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5-Day Summary
Wed 3rd May 2023, 9:30am Misconduct Hearing Suite, Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ Open map
PC Alex Campbell – Metropolitan Police Service,
PC Campbell continued to send messages of an inappropriate and sexual nature after the officer had asked him to stop. PC Campbell failed to identify himself in the messages despite the officer explaining she felt scared receiving messages not knowing who they were from.
It is further alleged that between January and May 2021, PC Campbell sent messages of an inappropriate and sexual nature to another probationary officer on his team. The messages continued after the officer had told him to stop.
It is also alleged that on either the 4 or 5 June 2021 PC Campbell sexually assaulted a probationary officer by deliberately touching her bottom whilst on duty and assisting her down from a wall.
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Wed 3rd May 2023, 10:00am Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, Butterley Grange, Coach Rd, Ripley DE5 3RS Open map
PC Alexander Kerans-Willoughby – Derbyshire Constabulary,
- The way he dealt with a domestic incident and in particular the recording and investigation of an allegation of assault.
- The use of a police vehicle with blue lights activated, despite not being authorised to do so.
- The way he conducted a suspect interview.
- The way he failed to record allegations of a sexual offence.
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Wed 3rd May 2023, 10:00am Main Conference Room, MDP HQ, Palmer Pavilion, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon, PE28 2EA Open map
PC Jones – Ministry of Defence Police,
It is alleged that, in April and August 2021, then Student Officer PC Jones made submissions as part of his ‘Skills For Justice’ Development Portfolio in order to achieve his Level 3 Diploma in Ministry of Defence Policing and in order to be confirmed in rank which contained material that he had plagiarised from other Student Officers.
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Wed 3rd May 2023, 10:00am Professional Standards Conference/Hearing Room, 21 New Street, 3rd Floor, EC2M 4TP Open map
Chief Superintendent David Clark – City of London Police,
Allegation 1
On or around the 11-12 January 2018, it is alleged that Mr David Clark forwarded emails from a City of London Police email account to his personal email account without permission. This contravened Force policy and / or good information security practice.
Allegation 2
It is alleged that Mr David Clark forwarded some or all of the documents to a third party, to which he did not have permission to do so, whilst knowing that this was improper, and was a breach of Force policy and/or good information security practice. The alleged breaches occurred on or around 11-12 January 2018.
Allegation 3
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by denying in interview on 5/6 March 2019 that he had forwarded any of the documents to a third party.
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by disposing of his mobile telephone handset on 12 July 2018, knowing that:
a) it had been in use at times relevant to the IOPC investigation, and in particular in January 2018;
it contained evidence which was relevant to the IOPC investigation; and
it had been sought for the purposes of the investigation by the execution of a search warrant.
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by attending the IOPC offices on 14 August 2020 and providing the mobile telephone handset which had recently been obtained on 12 July 2018, knowing that its contents would be downloaded and used as part of the IOPC investigation, but without disclosing that he had changed handsets on 12 July 2018.
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Wed 3rd May 2023, 10:00am PSB Offices, Unit A, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP Open map
PS Martin Dunn – Greater Manchester Police,
No further information has been provided by the force into the alleged Standards of professional behavior which the officer is accused of breaching breached.
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Wed 3rd May 2023, 9:30am Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG Open map
PC Alex Westlake – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
On 20 March 2022, PC 1653 Alex Westlake touched the bottom of Person A on at least one occasion.
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Wed 3rd May 2023, 10:00am (Location unknown)
PC Lajeeshan Karunakaran – Leicestershire Police,
It is alleged that between 7 August 2022 and 28 October 2022, former PC Lajeeshan Karunakaran breached the standards of professional behaviour, namely discreditable conduct and honesty and integrity.
At around 5.30am on 7 August last year, former PC Karunakaran was travelling as a passenger in his car in Birmingham. The car struck a kerb causing some damage and police attendance was required. At the time, the driver of the car was found to be driving while over the legal alcohol limit and also only held a provisional driving licence.
When officers attended the scene, it is alleged former PC Karunakaran provided false details and also asked the driver and other occupants of the car to provide false information.
Former PC Karunakaran also later denied being in the vehicle at the time of the collision when speaking to another officer and also provided misleading information about his involvement in the incident to his sergeant.
On 30 August 2022, the driver of the vehicle was convicted at Birmingham and Solihull Magistrates Court of drink driving and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
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Wed 3rd May 2023, 9:00am Exeter
PC Christopher Fletcher – Devon & Cornwall Police,
PC Christopher Fletcher faces allegations that between March and June 2020 he misconducted himself and his actions fell below those expected of a police officer. The broad topics of the allegations being that:
He accessed police intelligence systems for non- policing purposes, contrary to standards of Confidentiality, Orders and Instructions
He pursued a course of conduct towards two individuals, which could be perceived as harassing, bullying, victimising, or offensive contrary to standards of Authority, Courtesy and Respect and being Discreditable Conduct.
He misused a police vehicle to give a lift to friends during which he illuminated the emergency blue lights and contravened a traffic signal, contrary to Orders and Instructions and Discreditable Conduct
He gave a dishonest answer when questioned about events, contrary to Honesty and Integrity.
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Wed 3rd May 2023, 9:00am Avon & Somerset Police Headquarters, Portishead, BS20 8QJ Open map
PC Dave Lovell – Avon & Somerset Constabulary,
Whilst off-duty, PC LOVELL uploaded sexual and intimate images of three women he
knew to an online platform without their knowledge and consent.
Whilst on-duty, between January 2012 and December 2013, PC LOVELL had sexual
intercourse with a police employee at a police station.
Whilst off-duty, PC LOVELL conducted an inappropriate relationship with a police
employee and sent sexual and intimate images of himself to this individual.
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Thu 4th May 2023, 9:30am Misconduct Hearing Suite, Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ Open map
PC Alex Campbell – Metropolitan Police Service,
PC Campbell continued to send messages of an inappropriate and sexual nature after the officer had asked him to stop. PC Campbell failed to identify himself in the messages despite the officer explaining she felt scared receiving messages not knowing who they were from.
It is further alleged that between January and May 2021, PC Campbell sent messages of an inappropriate and sexual nature to another probationary officer on his team. The messages continued after the officer had told him to stop.
It is also alleged that on either the 4 or 5 June 2021 PC Campbell sexually assaulted a probationary officer by deliberately touching her bottom whilst on duty and assisting her down from a wall.
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Thu 4th May 2023, 10:00am Professional Standards Conference/Hearing Room, 21 New Street, 3rd Floor, EC2M 4TP Open map
Chief Superintendent David Clark – City of London Police,
Allegation 1
On or around the 11-12 January 2018, it is alleged that Mr David Clark forwarded emails from a City of London Police email account to his personal email account without permission. This contravened Force policy and / or good information security practice.
Allegation 2
It is alleged that Mr David Clark forwarded some or all of the documents to a third party, to which he did not have permission to do so, whilst knowing that this was improper, and was a breach of Force policy and/or good information security practice. The alleged breaches occurred on or around 11-12 January 2018.
Allegation 3
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by denying in interview on 5/6 March 2019 that he had forwarded any of the documents to a third party.
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by disposing of his mobile telephone handset on 12 July 2018, knowing that:
a) it had been in use at times relevant to the IOPC investigation, and in particular in January 2018;
it contained evidence which was relevant to the IOPC investigation; and
it had been sought for the purposes of the investigation by the execution of a search warrant.
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by attending the IOPC offices on 14 August 2020 and providing the mobile telephone handset which had recently been obtained on 12 July 2018, knowing that its contents would be downloaded and used as part of the IOPC investigation, but without disclosing that he had changed handsets on 12 July 2018.
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Thu 4th May 2023, 10:00am PSB Offices, Unit A, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP Open map
PS Martin Dunn – Greater Manchester Police,
No further information has been provided by the force into the alleged Standards of professional behavior which the officer is accused of breaching breached.
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Thu 4th May 2023, 9:30am Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG Open map
PC Alex Westlake – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
On 20 March 2022, PC 1653 Alex Westlake touched the bottom of Person A on at least one occasion.
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Thu 4th May 2023, 10:00am (Location unknown)
PC Rebecca Reeves – Leicestershire Police,
It is alleged that on 24 November 2022, former Police Constable (PC) Rebecca Reeves provided false information to her sergeant regarding why she would not be at work on time. This false information included that she had been unwell during the night and was waiting for a GP appointment.
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Thu 4th May 2023, 9:00am Exeter
PC Christopher Fletcher – Devon & Cornwall Police,
PC Christopher Fletcher faces allegations that between March and June 2020 he misconducted himself and his actions fell below those expected of a police officer. The broad topics of the allegations being that:
He accessed police intelligence systems for non- policing purposes, contrary to standards of Confidentiality, Orders and Instructions
He pursued a course of conduct towards two individuals, which could be perceived as harassing, bullying, victimising, or offensive contrary to standards of Authority, Courtesy and Respect and being Discreditable Conduct.
He misused a police vehicle to give a lift to friends during which he illuminated the emergency blue lights and contravened a traffic signal, contrary to Orders and Instructions and Discreditable Conduct
He gave a dishonest answer when questioned about events, contrary to Honesty and Integrity.
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Fri 5th May 2023, 9:30am Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map
PC Hasnain Awan – Metropolitan Police Service,
It is alleged that on 29 August 2021 whilst off duty, former PC Awan gained entry to a music festival for himself and a friend without paying the entrance fee. He is alleged to have used his warrant card without a proper policing purpose and was dishonest in the accounts he subsequently gave about his actions.
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Fri 5th May 2023, 10:00am Professional Standards Conference/Hearing Room, 21 New Street, 3rd Floor, EC2M 4TP Open map
Chief Superintendent David Clark – City of London Police,
Allegation 1
On or around the 11-12 January 2018, it is alleged that Mr David Clark forwarded emails from a City of London Police email account to his personal email account without permission. This contravened Force policy and / or good information security practice.
Allegation 2
It is alleged that Mr David Clark forwarded some or all of the documents to a third party, to which he did not have permission to do so, whilst knowing that this was improper, and was a breach of Force policy and/or good information security practice. The alleged breaches occurred on or around 11-12 January 2018.
Allegation 3
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by denying in interview on 5/6 March 2019 that he had forwarded any of the documents to a third party.
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by disposing of his mobile telephone handset on 12 July 2018, knowing that:
a) it had been in use at times relevant to the IOPC investigation, and in particular in January 2018;
it contained evidence which was relevant to the IOPC investigation; and
it had been sought for the purposes of the investigation by the execution of a search warrant.
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by attending the IOPC offices on 14 August 2020 and providing the mobile telephone handset which had recently been obtained on 12 July 2018, knowing that its contents would be downloaded and used as part of the IOPC investigation, but without disclosing that he had changed handsets on 12 July 2018.
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Fri 5th May 2023, 10:00am Police Headquarters, Carleton Hall, Carleton Avenue, Penrith, CA10 2AU Open map
PC Porteous – Cumbria Constabulary,
The allegation relating to Honesty and Integrity is that on various dates between 6 July 2022 and 13 September 2022 the officer knowingly inputted false updates to police systems, indicating that victims of crime had been updated about their cases when they had not.
The allegation relating to Discreditable Conduct and Honesty and Integrity is that on 11 September 2022, the officer failed to attend work when rostered for duty and then lied to their supervisor about the reason for their absence.
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Fri 5th May 2023, 10:00am Hertfordshire Constabulary Headquarters, Stanborough Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XF Open map
PC Abu Bin Khalek – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
The circumstances are that PC Khalek, after being warned for jury service for two weeks, failed to disclose to his supervisors that he was stood down several days before it was due to start. He then failed to turn up to work for two weeks, without contacting anyone at work.
He then informed his supervisors at the end of the second week that he was no longer required for jury service, and would be back to work after the weekend.
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Fri 5th May 2023, 9:30am Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG Open map
PC Alex Westlake – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
On 20 March 2022, PC 1653 Alex Westlake touched the bottom of Person A on at least one occasion.
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Fri 5th May 2023, 9:00am Exeter
PC Christopher Fletcher – Devon & Cornwall Police,
PC Christopher Fletcher faces allegations that between March and June 2020 he misconducted himself and his actions fell below those expected of a police officer. The broad topics of the allegations being that:
He accessed police intelligence systems for non- policing purposes, contrary to standards of Confidentiality, Orders and Instructions
He pursued a course of conduct towards two individuals, which could be perceived as harassing, bullying, victimising, or offensive contrary to standards of Authority, Courtesy and Respect and being Discreditable Conduct.
He misused a police vehicle to give a lift to friends during which he illuminated the emergency blue lights and contravened a traffic signal, contrary to Orders and Instructions and Discreditable Conduct
He gave a dishonest answer when questioned about events, contrary to Honesty and Integrity.
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Hearings List (5 days)
Wed 3rd May 2023, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Alex Campbell – Metropolitan Police Service,
Misconduct Hearing Suite, Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Conduct
Held in public.
PC Campbell continued to send messages of an inappropriate and sexual nature after the officer had asked him to stop. PC Campbell failed to identify himself in the messages despite the officer explaining she felt scared receiving messages not knowing who they were from.
It is further alleged that between January and May 2021, PC Campbell sent messages of an inappropriate and sexual nature to another probationary officer on his team. The messages continued after the officer had told him to stop.
It is also alleged that on either the 4 or 5 June 2021 PC Campbell sexually assaulted a probationary officer by deliberately touching her bottom whilst on duty and assisting her down from a wall.
Wed 3rd May 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Alexander Kerans-Willoughby – Derbyshire Constabulary,
Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, Butterley Grange, Coach Rd, Ripley DE5 3RS Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct
Held in public.
- The way he dealt with a domestic incident and in particular the recording and investigation of an allegation of assault.
- The use of a police vehicle with blue lights activated, despite not being authorised to do so.
- The way he conducted a suspect interview.
- The way he failed to record allegations of a sexual offence.
Wed 3rd May 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Jones – Ministry of Defence Police,
Main Conference Room, MDP HQ, Palmer Pavilion, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon, PE28 2EA Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
Held in public.
It is alleged that, in April and August 2021, then Student Officer PC Jones made submissions as part of his ‘Skills For Justice’ Development Portfolio in order to achieve his Level 3 Diploma in Ministry of Defence Policing and in order to be confirmed in rank which contained material that he had plagiarised from other Student Officers.
Wed 3rd May 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Chief Superintendent David Clark – City of London Police,
Professional Standards Conference/Hearing Room, 21 New Street, 3rd Floor, EC2M 4TP Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Confidentiality
- Conduct
Held in public.
Allegation 1
On or around the 11-12 January 2018, it is alleged that Mr David Clark forwarded emails from a City of London Police email account to his personal email account without permission. This contravened Force policy and / or good information security practice.
Allegation 2
It is alleged that Mr David Clark forwarded some or all of the documents to a third party, to which he did not have permission to do so, whilst knowing that this was improper, and was a breach of Force policy and/or good information security practice. The alleged breaches occurred on or around 11-12 January 2018.
Allegation 3
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by denying in interview on 5/6 March 2019 that he had forwarded any of the documents to a third party.
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by disposing of his mobile telephone handset on 12 July 2018, knowing that:
a) it had been in use at times relevant to the IOPC investigation, and in particular in January 2018;
it contained evidence which was relevant to the IOPC investigation; and
it had been sought for the purposes of the investigation by the execution of a search warrant.
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by attending the IOPC offices on 14 August 2020 and providing the mobile telephone handset which had recently been obtained on 12 July 2018, knowing that its contents would be downloaded and used as part of the IOPC investigation, but without disclosing that he had changed handsets on 12 July 2018.
Wed 3rd May 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PS Martin Dunn – Greater Manchester Police,
PSB Offices, Unit A, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Conduct
Held in public.
No further information has been provided by the force into the alleged Standards of professional behavior which the officer is accused of breaching breached.
Wed 3rd May 2023, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Alex Westlake – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Equality and diversity
- Conduct
Held in public.
On 20 March 2022, PC 1653 Alex Westlake touched the bottom of Person A on at least one occasion.
Wed 3rd May 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Lajeeshan Karunakaran – Leicestershire Police,
(Location unknown)
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that between 7 August 2022 and 28 October 2022, former PC Lajeeshan Karunakaran breached the standards of professional behaviour, namely discreditable conduct and honesty and integrity.
At around 5.30am on 7 August last year, former PC Karunakaran was travelling as a passenger in his car in Birmingham. The car struck a kerb causing some damage and police attendance was required. At the time, the driver of the car was found to be driving while over the legal alcohol limit and also only held a provisional driving licence.
When officers attended the scene, it is alleged former PC Karunakaran provided false details and also asked the driver and other occupants of the car to provide false information.
Former PC Karunakaran also later denied being in the vehicle at the time of the collision when speaking to another officer and also provided misleading information about his involvement in the incident to his sergeant.
On 30 August 2022, the driver of the vehicle was convicted at Birmingham and Solihull Magistrates Court of drink driving and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
Wed 3rd May 2023, 9:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Christopher Fletcher – Devon & Cornwall Police,
Exeter
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Orders and instructions
- Confidentiality
- Conduct
Held in public.
PC Christopher Fletcher faces allegations that between March and June 2020 he misconducted himself and his actions fell below those expected of a police officer. The broad topics of the allegations being that:
He accessed police intelligence systems for non- policing purposes, contrary to standards of Confidentiality, Orders and Instructions
He pursued a course of conduct towards two individuals, which could be perceived as harassing, bullying, victimising, or offensive contrary to standards of Authority, Courtesy and Respect and being Discreditable Conduct.
He misused a police vehicle to give a lift to friends during which he illuminated the emergency blue lights and contravened a traffic signal, contrary to Orders and Instructions and Discreditable Conduct
He gave a dishonest answer when questioned about events, contrary to Honesty and Integrity.
Wed 3rd May 2023, 9:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Dave Lovell – Avon & Somerset Constabulary,
Avon & Somerset Police Headquarters, Portishead, BS20 8QJ Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Conduct
Held in public.
Whilst off-duty, PC LOVELL uploaded sexual and intimate images of three women he
knew to an online platform without their knowledge and consent.
Whilst on-duty, between January 2012 and December 2013, PC LOVELL had sexual
intercourse with a police employee at a police station.
Whilst off-duty, PC LOVELL conducted an inappropriate relationship with a police
employee and sent sexual and intimate images of himself to this individual.
Thu 4th May 2023, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Alex Campbell – Metropolitan Police Service,
Misconduct Hearing Suite, Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Conduct
Held in public.
PC Campbell continued to send messages of an inappropriate and sexual nature after the officer had asked him to stop. PC Campbell failed to identify himself in the messages despite the officer explaining she felt scared receiving messages not knowing who they were from.
It is further alleged that between January and May 2021, PC Campbell sent messages of an inappropriate and sexual nature to another probationary officer on his team. The messages continued after the officer had told him to stop.
It is also alleged that on either the 4 or 5 June 2021 PC Campbell sexually assaulted a probationary officer by deliberately touching her bottom whilst on duty and assisting her down from a wall.
Thu 4th May 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Chief Superintendent David Clark – City of London Police,
Professional Standards Conference/Hearing Room, 21 New Street, 3rd Floor, EC2M 4TP Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Confidentiality
- Conduct
Held in public.
Allegation 1
On or around the 11-12 January 2018, it is alleged that Mr David Clark forwarded emails from a City of London Police email account to his personal email account without permission. This contravened Force policy and / or good information security practice.
Allegation 2
It is alleged that Mr David Clark forwarded some or all of the documents to a third party, to which he did not have permission to do so, whilst knowing that this was improper, and was a breach of Force policy and/or good information security practice. The alleged breaches occurred on or around 11-12 January 2018.
Allegation 3
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by denying in interview on 5/6 March 2019 that he had forwarded any of the documents to a third party.
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by disposing of his mobile telephone handset on 12 July 2018, knowing that:
a) it had been in use at times relevant to the IOPC investigation, and in particular in January 2018;
it contained evidence which was relevant to the IOPC investigation; and
it had been sought for the purposes of the investigation by the execution of a search warrant.
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by attending the IOPC offices on 14 August 2020 and providing the mobile telephone handset which had recently been obtained on 12 July 2018, knowing that its contents would be downloaded and used as part of the IOPC investigation, but without disclosing that he had changed handsets on 12 July 2018.
Thu 4th May 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PS Martin Dunn – Greater Manchester Police,
PSB Offices, Unit A, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Conduct
Held in public.
No further information has been provided by the force into the alleged Standards of professional behavior which the officer is accused of breaching breached.
Thu 4th May 2023, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Alex Westlake – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Equality and diversity
- Conduct
Held in public.
On 20 March 2022, PC 1653 Alex Westlake touched the bottom of Person A on at least one occasion.
Thu 4th May 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Rebecca Reeves – Leicestershire Police,
(Location unknown)
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that on 24 November 2022, former Police Constable (PC) Rebecca Reeves provided false information to her sergeant regarding why she would not be at work on time. This false information included that she had been unwell during the night and was waiting for a GP appointment.
Thu 4th May 2023, 9:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Christopher Fletcher – Devon & Cornwall Police,
Exeter
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Orders and instructions
- Confidentiality
- Conduct
Held in public.
PC Christopher Fletcher faces allegations that between March and June 2020 he misconducted himself and his actions fell below those expected of a police officer. The broad topics of the allegations being that:
He accessed police intelligence systems for non- policing purposes, contrary to standards of Confidentiality, Orders and Instructions
He pursued a course of conduct towards two individuals, which could be perceived as harassing, bullying, victimising, or offensive contrary to standards of Authority, Courtesy and Respect and being Discreditable Conduct.
He misused a police vehicle to give a lift to friends during which he illuminated the emergency blue lights and contravened a traffic signal, contrary to Orders and Instructions and Discreditable Conduct
He gave a dishonest answer when questioned about events, contrary to Honesty and Integrity.
Fri 5th May 2023, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Hasnain Awan – Metropolitan Police Service,
Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that on 29 August 2021 whilst off duty, former PC Awan gained entry to a music festival for himself and a friend without paying the entrance fee. He is alleged to have used his warrant card without a proper policing purpose and was dishonest in the accounts he subsequently gave about his actions.
Fri 5th May 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Chief Superintendent David Clark – City of London Police,
Professional Standards Conference/Hearing Room, 21 New Street, 3rd Floor, EC2M 4TP Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Confidentiality
- Conduct
Held in public.
Allegation 1
On or around the 11-12 January 2018, it is alleged that Mr David Clark forwarded emails from a City of London Police email account to his personal email account without permission. This contravened Force policy and / or good information security practice.
Allegation 2
It is alleged that Mr David Clark forwarded some or all of the documents to a third party, to which he did not have permission to do so, whilst knowing that this was improper, and was a breach of Force policy and/or good information security practice. The alleged breaches occurred on or around 11-12 January 2018.
Allegation 3
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by denying in interview on 5/6 March 2019 that he had forwarded any of the documents to a third party.
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by disposing of his mobile telephone handset on 12 July 2018, knowing that:
a) it had been in use at times relevant to the IOPC investigation, and in particular in January 2018;
it contained evidence which was relevant to the IOPC investigation; and
it had been sought for the purposes of the investigation by the execution of a search warrant.
It is alleged that Mr David Clark obstructed the IOPC investigation by attending the IOPC offices on 14 August 2020 and providing the mobile telephone handset which had recently been obtained on 12 July 2018, knowing that its contents would be downloaded and used as part of the IOPC investigation, but without disclosing that he had changed handsets on 12 July 2018.
Fri 5th May 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Porteous – Cumbria Constabulary,
Police Headquarters, Carleton Hall, Carleton Avenue, Penrith, CA10 2AU Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Conduct
Held in public.
The allegation relating to Honesty and Integrity is that on various dates between 6 July 2022 and 13 September 2022 the officer knowingly inputted false updates to police systems, indicating that victims of crime had been updated about their cases when they had not.
The allegation relating to Discreditable Conduct and Honesty and Integrity is that on 11 September 2022, the officer failed to attend work when rostered for duty and then lied to their supervisor about the reason for their absence.
Fri 5th May 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Abu Bin Khalek – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
Hertfordshire Constabulary Headquarters, Stanborough Rd, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XF Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached (No further information has been provided by the force into the alleged Standards of professional behavior which the officer is accused of breaching breached.)
Held in public.
The circumstances are that PC Khalek, after being warned for jury service for two weeks, failed to disclose to his supervisors that he was stood down several days before it was due to start. He then failed to turn up to work for two weeks, without contacting anyone at work.
He then informed his supervisors at the end of the second week that he was no longer required for jury service, and would be back to work after the weekend.
Fri 5th May 2023, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Alex Westlake – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Equality and diversity
- Conduct
Held in public.
On 20 March 2022, PC 1653 Alex Westlake touched the bottom of Person A on at least one occasion.
Fri 5th May 2023, 9:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Christopher Fletcher – Devon & Cornwall Police,
Exeter
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Orders and instructions
- Confidentiality
- Conduct
Held in public.
PC Christopher Fletcher faces allegations that between March and June 2020 he misconducted himself and his actions fell below those expected of a police officer. The broad topics of the allegations being that:
He accessed police intelligence systems for non- policing purposes, contrary to standards of Confidentiality, Orders and Instructions
He pursued a course of conduct towards two individuals, which could be perceived as harassing, bullying, victimising, or offensive contrary to standards of Authority, Courtesy and Respect and being Discreditable Conduct.
He misused a police vehicle to give a lift to friends during which he illuminated the emergency blue lights and contravened a traffic signal, contrary to Orders and Instructions and Discreditable Conduct
He gave a dishonest answer when questioned about events, contrary to Honesty and Integrity.
