Derbyshire’s former Chief Constable took two of her own officers to the High Court after a misconduct panel spared them dismissal – with both officers opposing her attempt to overturn the decision. Rachel Swann, who has since retired as Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary, launched the court challenge after PC Jack Large and PC James… Continue reading Police Chief Took Own Officers To High Court Over Misconduct Sanctions
- Misconduct Outcome Stats:
- 52.6% have the LQC's name published
- 94.4% of allegations proven
- 69.4% of officers dismissed
Derbyshire Constabulary Misconduct News
Derbyshire Constabulary
This archive brings together misconduct hearings, disciplinary outcomes and criminal cases involving officers from Derbyshire Constabulary. It includes reporting on hearings, published outcomes, and related court proceedings, along with indexed data on cases over time.
Police Chief Took Own Officers To High Court Over Misconduct Sanctions
Police Officer Made 11th-hour Bid To DELAY Hearing Before Being SACKED Over Racist And Sexist Posts — Including Comment That ‘Condoned Violence’ Against A Child
PC Stefan Downs emailed at 7.30am on the morning of his misconduct hearing, seeking an adjournment, saying he had not been offered reasonable adjustments His Police Federation representative advanced the application — but Chief Constable Simon Blatchly refused to delay proceedings and went ahead without the officer Downs was then dismissed without notice after all… Continue reading Police Officer Made 11th-hour Bid To DELAY Hearing Before Being SACKED Over Racist And Sexist Posts — Including Comment That ‘Condoned Violence’ Against A Child
Don’t Worry, No-one Is Going To Come In Here”: Derbyshire Police Inspector Would Have Been Sacked Over Sexual Misconduct
A former Derbyshire police inspector would have been dismissed without notice after three allegations involving two officers he supervised were proven at a misconduct hearing. Richard Booth, who retired from Derbyshire Constabulary in August 2025, faced proceedings at the force’s headquarters between June 1 and 5, 2026. The first allegation concerned Person B, who attended… Continue reading Don’t Worry, No-one Is Going To Come In Here”: Derbyshire Police Inspector Would Have Been Sacked Over Sexual Misconduct
‘I Don’t Regret It’: Volunteer Police Sergeant Sacked Over Facebook Post Showing ‘ANAL C*’ T-shirt**
Warning: Offensive/discriminatory language. A volunteer police sergeant who told a misconduct panel “I don’t regret” his actions has been sacked after posting a Facebook photograph of himself wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the words “ANAL C*”**. Jason Payne, of Devon and Cornwall Police, was dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel ruled his conduct amounted… Continue reading ‘I Don’t Regret It’: Volunteer Police Sergeant Sacked Over Facebook Post Showing ‘ANAL C*’ T-shirt**
PC Jolan Gallimore Who Repeatedly Abused Ambulance Staff And Police After Drinking Escapes The Sack Despite “Dangerous And Disgraceful” Behaviour
Derbyshire Police officer has avoided dismissal after a misconduct hearing found she repeatedly became drunk, collapsed in public, abused ambulance staff and told colleagues to “f off” while identifying herself as a serving police constable. PC Jolan Gallimore has been handed a final written warning despite Chief Constable Rachel Swann ruling that her behaviour amounted… Continue reading PC Jolan Gallimore Who Repeatedly Abused Ambulance Staff And Police After Drinking Escapes The Sack Despite “Dangerous And Disgraceful” Behaviour
PC James Wilkinson Charged With Assaulting Child At Chesterfield Care Home
A serving Derbyshire Constabulary officer has been charged with assaulting a 17-year-old boy at a residential care home following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). PC James Wilkinson, 49, faces one count of actual bodily harm in connection with an incident that occurred in the early hours of 21 March 2025… Continue reading PC James Wilkinson Charged With Assaulting Child At Chesterfield Care Home
PC Kashif Saghir Charged With Misconduct In Public Office Over Alleged Relationship With Vulnerable Woman
A serving Derbyshire Police officer has been charged with misconduct in public office after allegedly pursuing an improper relationship with a vulnerable woman he met while on duty. PC Kashif Saghir, 22, of Nottingham, appeared before Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 17 October, after being charged with misconduct in public office. The charge relates to… Continue reading PC Kashif Saghir Charged With Misconduct In Public Office Over Alleged Relationship With Vulnerable Woman
Ex-Derbyshire Police Officer Deri Langley Faces Misconduct Hearing After Data Breach Conviction
Ex-Derbyshire Police officer Deri Langley faces a misconduct hearing after a data breach conviction. Former Constable Deri Langley will face an accelerated misconduct hearing later this month after being convicted in connection with unlawfully accessing confidential information. Langley was fined £1,000 at Derby Magistrates’ Court in July 2025 following the conviction. The misconduct hearing will… Continue reading Ex-Derbyshire Police Officer Deri Langley Faces Misconduct Hearing After Data Breach Conviction
Derbyshire PC Sacked After Snooping on Police Files and Lying to Cover Tracks
Constable Rebecca Hurst was dismissed without notice after a misconduct hearing found she accessed confidential police systems while on holiday and then provided false explanations to cover up her actions. A young police officer has been dramatically dismissed from Derbyshire Constabulary after she was caught snooping on force computer systems. At the same time, she… Continue reading Derbyshire PC Sacked After Snooping on Police Files and Lying to Cover Tracks
PC 14108 Darrian Fearn To Face Misconduct Hearing Over False and Misleading Information To A Supervisor
It is alleged that PC Fearn failed to perform his duties expeditiously and diligently when attending a domestic incident. It is further alleged that he provided false and/or misleading information to a supervisor in respect of the aforementioned domestic incident.
An Officer Who Had Sex With Another Officer Whilst On Duty Given a Final Written Warning Whilst Another Was Dismissed
Between 25th January 2021 and 05 February 2021 a misconduct hearing was held in respect of two Derbyshire police officers. Having received representations from varying parties, the Legally Qualified Chair – Mr Geoff Payne determined that the hearing be held in private. Officer (A) answered allegations that their conduct had breached the Standards of Professional… Continue reading An Officer Who Had Sex With Another Officer Whilst On Duty Given a Final Written Warning Whilst Another Was Dismissed
