Hertfordshire Constabulary

Misconduct Outcome Stats:
56.3% have the LQC's name published
93.2% of allegations proven
70.5% of officers dismissed

PC James Ford - Hertfordshire Constabulary

Sentence: 18 years, 3 months

Charges: 2 counts of Assault by penetration; 2 counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.; 4 counts of Rape (Child); 4 counts of Sexual Assault Under 13

D/Supt Stuart Cheek - Hertfordshire Constabulary

Sentence: 1 year

Charges: Cause a computer to perform a function to secure/enable unauthorised access; Possession of An Extreme Pornographic Image

PC Ben Pitelen - Hertfordshire Constabulary

Sentence: 2 years, 1 month

Charges: Corruption; Making Indecent Images/Pseudo-Images of Children

Hertfordshire Constabulary Misconduct News

Sex Claims, Racism Rows, Lies To Bosses And A Child Image Conviction: More Than A Dozen Police Officers From Ten Forces Face Misconduct Hearings In One Week

Sex assault allegations at a leisure venue, racist WhatsApp-style messages, dishonesty over fitness tests, vetting failures, misuse of police systems and a child image conviction were all examined in one extraordinary week of misconduct hearings spanning forces across England. More than a dozen police officers from at least ten forces faced misconduct hearings within the… Continue reading Sex Claims, Racism Rows, Lies To Bosses And A Child Image Conviction: More Than A Dozen Police Officers From Ten Forces Face Misconduct Hearings In One Week

Misconduct Hearings Today – Monday 16th February 2026

A Hertfordshire constable accused of grabbing a colleague beneath her breast, a Met officer alleged to have made racially offensive comments, and a Cheshire detective said to have falsely reported sick are all facing disciplinary proceedings. Three police officers from forces in England are due to face misconduct hearings over separate allegations involving inappropriate conduct,… Continue reading Misconduct Hearings Today – Monday 16th February 2026

PC Christopher Houghton Accused Of Sexualised Comments, Unwanted Touching And Taking Unauthorised Holiday

PC Christopher Houghton is accused of making sexualised comments towards colleagues, grabbing a female officer beneath her breast, hugging her at work and later lifting a colleague off the ground during a social outing, as well as taking a holiday without authorisation, a gross misconduct hearing will be told. PC Christopher Houghton is due to… Continue reading PC Christopher Houghton Accused Of Sexualised Comments, Unwanted Touching And Taking Unauthorised Holiday

Misconduct Hearings Today – Friday 6th February 2026

THREE POLICE OFFICERS FACE MISCONDUCT HEARINGS STARTING TODAY Three police misconduct hearings are due to begin today, involving officers from three different forces, with allegations ranging from inappropriate social media use to safeguarding failures and serious criminal offending. Former West Yorkshire Police constable David Robson is due to face a misconduct hearing over his use… Continue reading Misconduct Hearings Today – Friday 6th February 2026

Four Year Campaign Of Abuse Against Female Colleagues, Panel Rules Officer D Would Have Been Sacked

A former Hertfordshire Police officer would have been dismissed from the force for a prolonged campaign of sexual harassment, misogynistic abuse and threats of violence against female colleagues, a misconduct panel has ruled. The officer, known only as “D”, resigned while under investigation but was later found to have committed gross misconduct following a public… Continue reading Four Year Campaign Of Abuse Against Female Colleagues, Panel Rules Officer D Would Have Been Sacked

Former PC Marcin Zielinski, to face misconduct hearing after stealing knickers during police search

An ex-officer accused of gross misconduct after allegedly stealing underwear during a house search offence was caught on a doorbell camera. A disgraced former police constable is set to face a misconduct hearing after being accused of stealing a pair of knickers during a search of a home. Marcin Zielinski, who served with Cambridgeshire Police,… Continue reading Former PC Marcin Zielinski, to face misconduct hearing after stealing knickers during police search

Former Officer PC Christopher Rann who Pleaded Guilty To Sexual Assault After Attacking Female Colleague To Face Misconduct Hearng

Ex-Bedfordshire Officer Admitted Grabbing A Colleague By The Ponytail And Forcing Her Head Into His Lap Before Being Convicted Of Sexual Assault And Battery A disgraced former police officer has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register after admitting to sexually assaulting a female colleague. PC Christopher Rann, who served with Bedfordshire Police, was hauled… Continue reading Former Officer PC Christopher Rann who Pleaded Guilty To Sexual Assault After Attacking Female Colleague To Face Misconduct Hearng

PC Abigail Chalkright On Trial At Luton Magistartes Having Sprayed A Man In The Face With PAVA

A Hertfordshire Police officer will face trial today (11th June) on an assault charge following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). PC Abigail Chalkright, who is based at Hertford Police Station, is accused of spraying PAVA into the face of a man at Cheshunt on 1 February last year (2020). She… Continue reading PC Abigail Chalkright On Trial At Luton Magistartes Having Sprayed A Man In The Face With PAVA

PC Molly Brett Cleared of Saying “all blacks are the same”

“My best friend is mixed race and I go to church every Sunday.” A misconduct panel has ruled that the case against PC Molly Brett of Hertfordshire Constabulary was not proven, following allegations that she made racist remarks while off duty. The hearing was told that on 10 July 2020, while sitting in a hotel… Continue reading PC Molly Brett Cleared of Saying “all blacks are the same”

PC Alasdair MacPhail Convicted of Drink Driving To Face Misconduct Panal

On 23rd October 2020, the officer was convicted of driving over the prescribed limit at court. This was as a result of the officer turning up late for work on 5 September 2020 having driven from his home address and alcohol was suspected. The officer provided a positive breath test. The breach of the standards… Continue reading PC Alasdair MacPhail Convicted of Drink Driving To Face Misconduct Panal

Inspector Who Held Gun To Head Of Work Colleague Would Have Been Sacked Had He Not Retired

Former Acting Inspector Michael Zdan has been found for Gross Misconduct at a Misconduct Panel on Tuesday 8 December. Zdan has retired from the police but the Panel deemed that dismissal would have been justified if he had still been with the force. The details of the case were that the standards of professional behaviour… Continue reading Inspector Who Held Gun To Head Of Work Colleague Would Have Been Sacked Had He Not Retired

Upcoming Misconduct Hearings

Former PC Alexandra Nicolaou

Latest Outcomes

PC Christopher Houghton - Hertfordshire Constabulary

Officer X (H) - Hertfordshire Constabulary

Chief Superintendent Matthew Thompson - Hertfordshire Constabulary

Former PC Jamie Hornett - Hertfordshire Constabulary

Former PC Jamie Hornett - Hertfordshire Constabulary

PC George Mugridge - Hertfordshire Constabulary

PC Stuart Greaney(FMR) - Hertfordshire Constabulary

Sgt Paul Pickett - Hertfordshire Constabulary

Officers Cleared of Criminal Offences

David Stansbury

Officers Who Have Received Custodial Sentences

PC James Ford - Hertfordshire Constabulary

D/Supt Stuart Cheek - Hertfordshire Constabulary

PC Ben Pitelen - Hertfordshire Constabulary

Officers Pending Criminal Outcomes

PC Mohammad Adil Waheed

Number of Hearings by Month

Alleged Breaches since 1st January 2022