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5-Day Summary
Thu 27th July 2023, 10:00am Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, Butterley Grange, Coach Rd, Ripley DE5 3RS Open map
SC X (Misconduct Hearing: 25-27 July) – Derbyshire Constabulary,
The officer will answer allegations that their conduct amounts to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of ‘Discreditable Conduct’ in that whilst off duty, the officer was involved in a violent altercation in licensed premises.
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Fri 28th July 2023, 10:00am Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, Butterley Grange, Coach Rd, Ripley DE5 3RS Open map
SC X (Misconduct Hearing: 25-27 July) – Derbyshire Constabulary,
The officer will answer allegations that their conduct amounts to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of ‘Discreditable Conduct’ in that whilst off duty, the officer was involved in a violent altercation in licensed premises.
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Fri 28th July 2023, 10:00am Police Headquarters, Leek Wootton, Warwick, CV35 7QB Open map
PC Henry Hopper – Warwickshire Police,
· Inaccurately completed a Road Traffic incident booklet.
· Failed to accurately record the complainant’s account under the “Driver’s initial comments”.
· Failed to accurately record the complainant’s account under the “how Collision happened” section.
· Failed to obtain relevant witness statements.
· Falsely claimed to the complainant made efforts to trace the other party involved.
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Mon 31st July 2023, 9:30am Empress State Building, Lillie Road, West Brompton, London, SW6 1TR Open map
Commander Julian Bennett – Metropolitan Police Service,
Allegation one
Discreditable Conduct: It is alleged that between February 2019 and 21 July 2020 whilst off duty Cdr Bennett used controlled drugs. It is alleged that Cdr Bennett’s behaviour brings discredit upon the police service and undermines confidence in it.
Allegation two
Honesty and Integrity, Orders and Instructions, Discreditable Conduct
It is alleged that on 21 July 2020 Cdr Bennett refused to comply with a lawful order to provide a sample for a with cause drugs test, having been informed that there was reasonable cause to suspect that he had used controlled drugs.
It is alleged that Cdr Bennett refused to provide a sample in order to conceal the fact that he had used cannabis, that he did not have a good reason for failing to comply with such a lawful order, and that his behaviour brings discredit upon the police service and undermines confidence in it.
Allegation three
Honesty and Integrity and Discreditable Conduct
It is alleged that on 21 July 2020 Cdr Bennett provided an explanation for refusing to provide a sample for a with-cause drugs test that he knew to be untrue and that his behaviour brings discredit upon the police service and undermines confidence in it.
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Mon 31st July 2023, 10:00am Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, Butterley Grange, Coach Rd, Ripley DE5 3RS Open map
PC Ryan Wilson – Derbyshire Constabulary,
The officer will answer allegations that his conduct breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of ‘Discreditable Conduct’, ‘Duties and Responsibilities’ and ‘Use of Force’ in that, he failed to safeguard a vulnerable male who was intoxicated and had been subjected to incapacitant spray. It is alleged that unnecessary, disproportionate or unreasonable force was used and/or threatened.
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Mon 31st July 2023, 10:00am Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, Butterley Grange, Coach Rd, Ripley DE5 3RS Open map
PC Rebecca Feetenby – Derbyshire Constabulary,
The officer will answer allegations that her conduct breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of ‘Discreditable Conduct’ and ‘Duties and Responsibilities’ in that, she failed to safeguard a vulnerable male who was intoxicated and had been subjected to incapacitant spray.
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Mon 31st July 2023, 10:00am West Yorkshire Police Headquarters, 6 Laburnum Rd, Wakefield WF1 3QP Open map
PC Gavin Smith – West Yorkshire Police,
It is alleged that on multiple occasions between 1st December 2021 and 12th December 2021 PC Smith was on duty and the driver of a police vehicle. He breached the terms of his basic driving permit by activating blue lights when prohibited to do so.
It is alleged that on 7th January 2022, PC Smith was expressly told that his driving authority was suspended and that he was not permitted to drive any vehicle on behalf of West Yorkshire Police.
On 8th February 2022, he was on duty when he seized a motor vehicle for no insurance.
PC Smith proceeded to drive the vehicle in question towards a Police Station, but his supervisor contacted him whilst en-route and told him to stop driving as he was not permitted to do so.
On 2nd December 2021, PC Smith was on duty and driving a marked police vehicle when he was found to be traveling above the speed limit.
It is alleged PC Smith was subsequently sent a notice of impending prosecution regarding this offence and requested to respond with details of the circumstances of the incident.
On 7th January 2022, PC Smith advised Bradford Secretariat that having checked available records, the offence occurred whilst he was in the process of stopping a vehicle which had been driven erratically and gone through a red light moments earlier.
As a result of this response, the speeding ticket was cancelled as it was considered that PC Smith had a lawful exemption at the time of the offence.
The information which PC Smith provided to Bradford Secretariat was incorrect, and he provided this information knowing it to be untrue in order to have his speeding ticket cancelled.
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Hearings List (5 days)
Thu 27th July 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
SC X (Misconduct Hearing: 25-27 July) – Derbyshire Constabulary,
Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, Butterley Grange, Coach Rd, Ripley DE5 3RS Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Conduct
Held in private.
The officer will answer allegations that their conduct amounts to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of ‘Discreditable Conduct’ in that whilst off duty, the officer was involved in a violent altercation in licensed premises.
Fri 28th July 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
SC X (Misconduct Hearing: 25-27 July) – Derbyshire Constabulary,
Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, Butterley Grange, Coach Rd, Ripley DE5 3RS Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Conduct
Held in private.
The officer will answer allegations that their conduct amounts to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of ‘Discreditable Conduct’ in that whilst off duty, the officer was involved in a violent altercation in licensed premises.
Fri 28th July 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Henry Hopper – Warwickshire Police,
Police Headquarters, Leek Wootton, Warwick, CV35 7QB Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Conduct
Held in public.
· Inaccurately completed a Road Traffic incident booklet.
· Failed to accurately record the complainant’s account under the “Driver’s initial comments”.
· Failed to accurately record the complainant’s account under the “how Collision happened” section.
· Failed to obtain relevant witness statements.
· Falsely claimed to the complainant made efforts to trace the other party involved.
Mon 31st July 2023, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Commander Julian Bennett – Metropolitan Police Service,
Empress State Building, Lillie Road, West Brompton, London, SW6 1TR Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Conduct
Held in public.
Allegation one
Discreditable Conduct: It is alleged that between February 2019 and 21 July 2020 whilst off duty Cdr Bennett used controlled drugs. It is alleged that Cdr Bennett’s behaviour brings discredit upon the police service and undermines confidence in it.
Allegation two
Honesty and Integrity, Orders and Instructions, Discreditable Conduct
It is alleged that on 21 July 2020 Cdr Bennett refused to comply with a lawful order to provide a sample for a with cause drugs test, having been informed that there was reasonable cause to suspect that he had used controlled drugs.
It is alleged that Cdr Bennett refused to provide a sample in order to conceal the fact that he had used cannabis, that he did not have a good reason for failing to comply with such a lawful order, and that his behaviour brings discredit upon the police service and undermines confidence in it.
Allegation three
Honesty and Integrity and Discreditable Conduct
It is alleged that on 21 July 2020 Cdr Bennett provided an explanation for refusing to provide a sample for a with-cause drugs test that he knew to be untrue and that his behaviour brings discredit upon the police service and undermines confidence in it.
Mon 31st July 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Ryan Wilson – Derbyshire Constabulary,
Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, Butterley Grange, Coach Rd, Ripley DE5 3RS Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Use of force
- Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct
Held in public.
The officer will answer allegations that his conduct breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of ‘Discreditable Conduct’, ‘Duties and Responsibilities’ and ‘Use of Force’ in that, he failed to safeguard a vulnerable male who was intoxicated and had been subjected to incapacitant spray. It is alleged that unnecessary, disproportionate or unreasonable force was used and/or threatened.
Mon 31st July 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Rebecca Feetenby – Derbyshire Constabulary,
Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, Butterley Grange, Coach Rd, Ripley DE5 3RS Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct
Held in public.
The officer will answer allegations that her conduct breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of ‘Discreditable Conduct’ and ‘Duties and Responsibilities’ in that, she failed to safeguard a vulnerable male who was intoxicated and had been subjected to incapacitant spray.
Mon 31st July 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Gavin Smith – West Yorkshire Police,
West Yorkshire Police Headquarters, 6 Laburnum Rd, Wakefield WF1 3QP Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that on multiple occasions between 1st December 2021 and 12th December 2021 PC Smith was on duty and the driver of a police vehicle. He breached the terms of his basic driving permit by activating blue lights when prohibited to do so.
It is alleged that on 7th January 2022, PC Smith was expressly told that his driving authority was suspended and that he was not permitted to drive any vehicle on behalf of West Yorkshire Police.
On 8th February 2022, he was on duty when he seized a motor vehicle for no insurance.
PC Smith proceeded to drive the vehicle in question towards a Police Station, but his supervisor contacted him whilst en-route and told him to stop driving as he was not permitted to do so.
On 2nd December 2021, PC Smith was on duty and driving a marked police vehicle when he was found to be traveling above the speed limit.
It is alleged PC Smith was subsequently sent a notice of impending prosecution regarding this offence and requested to respond with details of the circumstances of the incident.
On 7th January 2022, PC Smith advised Bradford Secretariat that having checked available records, the offence occurred whilst he was in the process of stopping a vehicle which had been driven erratically and gone through a red light moments earlier.
As a result of this response, the speeding ticket was cancelled as it was considered that PC Smith had a lawful exemption at the time of the offence.
The information which PC Smith provided to Bradford Secretariat was incorrect, and he provided this information knowing it to be untrue in order to have his speeding ticket cancelled.
