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5-Day Summary
Wed 2nd August 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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Wed 2nd August 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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Wed 2nd August 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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Wed 2nd August 2023, 10:00am Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, CW7 2UA Open map
PC Evans – Cheshire Constabulary,
- t is alleged Constable Evans engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner she met whilst working as a prison officer. That relationship became intimate once he was released on licence and whilst she was a police officer for Cheshire Constabulary. Constable Evans failed to notify the Constabulary of this association.
- It is alleged Constable Evans viewed police systems relating to an incident she reported without having a policing purpose to do so.
- It is alleged Constable Evans provided misleading information regarding her relationship when providing a statement regarding a criminal investigation.
- It is alleged Constable Evans attempted to frustrate a criminal investigation by being vague about the location of her work mobile phone, whilst knowing where it was having recently used it.
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Wed 2nd August 2023, 9:00am Professional Standards Conference/Hearing Room, 21 New Street, 3rd Floor, EC2M 4TP Open map
PC Billy Luetchford – City of London Police,
It is alleged that on 3rd July 2021 the subject officer sent a grossly offensive message by way of a public communications network to another person.
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Wed 2nd August 2023, 10:00am Cumbria Constabulary, Carleton Hall, 1 – 2 Carleton Avenue, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10
PC Said – Cumbria Constabulary,
It is alleged that on the 7th May 2023, on Elizabeth Avenue, Birckershaw, PC Said assaulted a member of the public by aiming a kick at him whilst he was lying on the floor being restrained by others.
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Wed 2nd August 2023, 9:30am Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ Open map
PC James Gibbons – Metropolitan Police Service,
It is alleged that on 8 February 2022, whilst off duty, former PC Gibbons was involved in an assault.
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Wed 2nd August 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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Wed 2nd August 2023, 10:00am Cambridgeshire Constabulary Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6NP Open map
PC Christopher Smith and PC Sam Pickworth – Cambridgeshire Constabulary,
It is alleged that the subjects have made derogatory remarks about a member of the public who was later found deceased
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Wed 2nd August 2023, 10:00am West Midlands Police Headquarters, Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NQ Open map
M999ID-76135 – West Midlands Police,
It is alleged that in October 2021 at a Custody Suite, the force used by an officer when removing a persons religious head covering was not appropriate, necessary or proportionate.
Furthermore, it is alleged that there was a lack of respect and courtesy shown by the officer and a failure to take into account the religious sensitivity of removing the head covering.
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Thu 3rd August 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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Thu 3rd August 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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Thu 3rd August 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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Thu 3rd August 2023, 9:30am Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ Open map
PC James Gibbons – Metropolitan Police Service,
It is alleged that on 8 February 2022, whilst off duty, former PC Gibbons was involved in an assault.
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Thu 3rd August 2023, 9:00am Empress State Building, Lille Road, London SW6 1TR Open map
SC Michel Ahanda – Metropolitan Police Service,
It is alleged that Special Constable Ahanda failed in his on-going duty to disclose information to the Referencing and Vetting Unit regarding his dismissal from his employer.
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Thu 3rd August 2023, 10:00am Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Sgt Laurence Knight – Metropolitan Police Service,
On 29th June 2023 at Southwark Crown Court, PS Knight was convicted of Sexual Assault, contrary to Section 92 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
The particulars being:
On 17th July 2021 whilst off duty, he sexually assaulted an adult female in Brighton, Sussex.
PS Knight is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on 28th July 2023.
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Thu 3rd August 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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Thu 3rd August 2023, 9:00am The Professional Standards Department, Churchill Way, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2PY Open map
PC David Harvey – South Yorkshire Police,
It is alleged that, in July & October 2022, the officer drove a police vehicle with blue warning lights when not attending an incident.
On 2 occasions in July & October 2022 the officer drove a police vehicle whilst using a mobile telephone.
It is further alleged that in December 2021 the officer made a false declaration on a South Yorkshire Police Vetting form.
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Thu 3rd August 2023, 9:00am The Piazza, Empress State Building, Lillie Road, West Brompton, London, SW6 1TR Open map
PC Thomas Karlsen – Metropolitan Police Service,
On 23 November 2022, PC Karlsen assaulted Person A, thereby occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH).
On 27 June 2023 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, PC Karlsen pleaded guilty to ABH and was therefore convicted.
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Thu 3rd August 2023, 10:00am West Midlands Police Headquarters, Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NQ Open map
M999ID-76135 – West Midlands Police,
It is alleged that in October 2021 at a Custody Suite, the force used by an officer when removing a persons religious head covering was not appropriate, necessary or proportionate.
Furthermore, it is alleged that there was a lack of respect and courtesy shown by the officer and a failure to take into account the religious sensitivity of removing the head covering.
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Fri 4th August 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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Fri 4th August 2023, 9:30am Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ Open map
PC James Gibbons – Metropolitan Police Service,
It is alleged that on 8 February 2022, whilst off duty, former PC Gibbons was involved in an assault.
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Hearings List (5 days)
Wed 2nd August 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.
Wed 2nd August 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.
Wed 2nd August 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.
Wed 2nd August 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Evans – Cheshire Constabulary,
Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, CW7 2UA 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.)
Held in public.
- t is alleged Constable Evans engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner she met whilst working as a prison officer. That relationship became intimate once he was released on licence and whilst she was a police officer for Cheshire Constabulary. Constable Evans failed to notify the Constabulary of this association.
- It is alleged Constable Evans viewed police systems relating to an incident she reported without having a policing purpose to do so.
- It is alleged Constable Evans provided misleading information regarding her relationship when providing a statement regarding a criminal investigation.
- It is alleged Constable Evans attempted to frustrate a criminal investigation by being vague about the location of her work mobile phone, whilst knowing where it was having recently used it.
Wed 2nd August 2023, 9:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Billy Luetchford – 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
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that on 3rd July 2021 the subject officer sent a grossly offensive message by way of a public communications network to another person.
Wed 2nd August 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Said – Cumbria Constabulary,
Cumbria Constabulary, Carleton Hall, 1 – 2 Carleton Avenue, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10
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.)
Held in public.
It is alleged that on the 7th May 2023, on Elizabeth Avenue, Birckershaw, PC Said assaulted a member of the public by aiming a kick at him whilst he was lying on the floor being restrained by others.
Wed 2nd August 2023, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC James Gibbons – Metropolitan Police Service,
Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that on 8 February 2022, whilst off duty, former PC Gibbons was involved in an assault.
Wed 2nd August 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.
Wed 2nd August 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Christopher Smith and PC Sam Pickworth – Cambridgeshire Constabulary,
Cambridgeshire Constabulary Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6NP Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Equality and diversity
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that the subjects have made derogatory remarks about a member of the public who was later found deceased
Wed 2nd August 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
M999ID-76135 – West Midlands Police,
West Midlands Police Headquarters, Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NQ Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Equality and diversity
- Use of force
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that in October 2021 at a Custody Suite, the force used by an officer when removing a persons religious head covering was not appropriate, necessary or proportionate.
Furthermore, it is alleged that there was a lack of respect and courtesy shown by the officer and a failure to take into account the religious sensitivity of removing the head covering.
Thu 3rd August 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.
Thu 3rd August 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.
Thu 3rd August 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.
Thu 3rd August 2023, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC James Gibbons – Metropolitan Police Service,
Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that on 8 February 2022, whilst off duty, former PC Gibbons was involved in an assault.
Thu 3rd August 2023, 9:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
SC Michel Ahanda – Metropolitan Police Service,
Empress State Building, Lille Road, London SW6 1TR Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that Special Constable Ahanda failed in his on-going duty to disclose information to the Referencing and Vetting Unit regarding his dismissal from his employer.
Thu 3rd August 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Sgt Laurence Knight – Metropolitan Police Service,
Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Conduct
Held in public.
On 29th June 2023 at Southwark Crown Court, PS Knight was convicted of Sexual Assault, contrary to Section 92 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
The particulars being:
On 17th July 2021 whilst off duty, he sexually assaulted an adult female in Brighton, Sussex.
PS Knight is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on 28th July 2023.
Thu 3rd August 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.
Thu 3rd August 2023, 9:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC David Harvey – South Yorkshire Police,
The Professional Standards Department, Churchill Way, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2PY Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Duties and responsibilities
- Confidentiality
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that, in July & October 2022, the officer drove a police vehicle with blue warning lights when not attending an incident.
On 2 occasions in July & October 2022 the officer drove a police vehicle whilst using a mobile telephone.
It is further alleged that in December 2021 the officer made a false declaration on a South Yorkshire Police Vetting form.
Thu 3rd August 2023, 9:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Thomas Karlsen – Metropolitan Police Service,
The Piazza, Empress State Building, Lillie Road, West Brompton, London, SW6 1TR Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Conduct
Held in public.
On 23 November 2022, PC Karlsen assaulted Person A, thereby occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH).
On 27 June 2023 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, PC Karlsen pleaded guilty to ABH and was therefore convicted.
Thu 3rd August 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
M999ID-76135 – West Midlands Police,
West Midlands Police Headquarters, Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NQ Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Equality and diversity
- Use of force
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that in October 2021 at a Custody Suite, the force used by an officer when removing a persons religious head covering was not appropriate, necessary or proportionate.
Furthermore, it is alleged that there was a lack of respect and courtesy shown by the officer and a failure to take into account the religious sensitivity of removing the head covering.
Fri 4th August 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.
Fri 4th August 2023, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC James Gibbons – Metropolitan Police Service,
Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that on 8 February 2022, whilst off duty, former PC Gibbons was involved in an assault.
