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5-Day Summary
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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Mon 7th August 2023, 10:00am The Professional Standards Department, Churchill Way, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2PY Open map
DCI Daniel Boulter – South Yorkshire Police,
It is alleged that on dates between 2015 & 2018 the officer used coercive and controlling behaviour towards two women who were his partners at the time.
It is alleged that on separate dates between 2014 & 2019 the officer made false declarations on vetting forms relating to two police forces.
It is also alleged the officer failed to disclose a notifiable association and failed to disclose a gambling habit on a South Yorkshire Police vetting form.
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Mon 7th August 2023, 10:00am West Midlands Police Headquarters, Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NQ Open map
PC Alexander Hindmarsh – West Midlands Police,
It is alleged that whilst off duty on 13th November 2022 former PC Hindmarsh entered the public toilets in Cannon Park Shopping Centre, Coventry where he observed another person in the adjoining cubicle undertaking a private act, without their consent, for his own sexual gratification.
It is further alleged that following an examination of former PC Hindmarsh’s mobile telephone, that between December 2020 and November 2022 in Coventry and Tamworth, he recorded a number of videos and still images of persons doing a private act without their consent for his own sexual gratification.
In addition, on 1st June 2023, at Birmingham Magistrates Court former PC Hindmarsh pleaded guilty and was convicted of the offence of Voyeurism contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 2003 regarding the matter outlined in one and two above.
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Mon 7th August 2023, 10:00am (Location unknown)
SCO Benjamin Clifford – British Transport Police,
1. Following an off-duty incident in October 2021, where SCO Clifford was a witness, SCO Clifford knowingly provided an untruthful account:
a. In a written response created on 26th November 2021.
b. In interview on 4th March 2022.
c. In a written response created on 4th March 2022.
d. In a statement dated 31st August 2022.
e. When giving evidence at the misconduct hearing on 5th September 2022.
2. On 6th November 2021 SCO Clifford failed to act with integrity during a promotion board interview because:
a. SCO Clifford failed to disclose to the HR panel member that he and/or the third panel member knew;
i. About the matters that the candidate was referring to.
ii. That the candidate had disclosed what he had been told to the third panel member.
iii. That the victim had spoken to a senior officer the following day.
b. SCO Clifford intentionally led the HR panel member to believe that he was unaware of the allegations until the candidate referred to them in interview.
c. SCO Clifford allowed the candidate to be marked down for his response to the relevant question despite knowing that the candidate had acted appropriately when the allegation was brought to the candidate’s attention.
3. On or about 6th November 2021 SCO Clifford failed to act with honesty and/or integrity when he tasked a colleague with making enquiries about what had happened in the off-duty incident despite knowing that the colleague was the suspect of the allegations.
SCO Clifford will answer allegations of breaching the Standards of Professional Behaviour in relation to Discreditable Conduct. It is alleged that SCO Clifford:
1. Attempted to cover up a serious incident of misconduct.
2. Has intentionally been untruthful on a number of occasions.
3. Gave false evidence before a misconduct panel in order to;
a. Protect a colleague who had misconducted himself.
b. Hide the fact that he himself had failed to take appropriate action after witnessing a serious incident of misconduct.
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Tue 8th August 2023, 10:00am The Professional Standards Department, Churchill Way, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2PY Open map
DCI Daniel Boulter – South Yorkshire Police,
It is alleged that on dates between 2015 & 2018 the officer used coercive and controlling behaviour towards two women who were his partners at the time.
It is alleged that on separate dates between 2014 & 2019 the officer made false declarations on vetting forms relating to two police forces.
It is also alleged the officer failed to disclose a notifiable association and failed to disclose a gambling habit on a South Yorkshire Police vetting form.
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Tue 8th August 2023, 10:00am (Location unknown)
SCO Benjamin Clifford – British Transport Police,
1. Following an off-duty incident in October 2021, where SCO Clifford was a witness, SCO Clifford knowingly provided an untruthful account:
a. In a written response created on 26th November 2021.
b. In interview on 4th March 2022.
c. In a written response created on 4th March 2022.
d. In a statement dated 31st August 2022.
e. When giving evidence at the misconduct hearing on 5th September 2022.
2. On 6th November 2021 SCO Clifford failed to act with integrity during a promotion board interview because:
a. SCO Clifford failed to disclose to the HR panel member that he and/or the third panel member knew;
i. About the matters that the candidate was referring to.
ii. That the candidate had disclosed what he had been told to the third panel member.
iii. That the victim had spoken to a senior officer the following day.
b. SCO Clifford intentionally led the HR panel member to believe that he was unaware of the allegations until the candidate referred to them in interview.
c. SCO Clifford allowed the candidate to be marked down for his response to the relevant question despite knowing that the candidate had acted appropriately when the allegation was brought to the candidate’s attention.
3. On or about 6th November 2021 SCO Clifford failed to act with honesty and/or integrity when he tasked a colleague with making enquiries about what had happened in the off-duty incident despite knowing that the colleague was the suspect of the allegations.
SCO Clifford will answer allegations of breaching the Standards of Professional Behaviour in relation to Discreditable Conduct. It is alleged that SCO Clifford:
1. Attempted to cover up a serious incident of misconduct.
2. Has intentionally been untruthful on a number of occasions.
3. Gave false evidence before a misconduct panel in order to;
a. Protect a colleague who had misconducted himself.
b. Hide the fact that he himself had failed to take appropriate action after witnessing a serious incident of misconduct.
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Hearings List (5 days)
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 |
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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.
Mon 7th August 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
DCI Daniel Boulter – 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
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Conduct
It is not currently known whether the hearing is to be held in private or public.
It is alleged that on dates between 2015 & 2018 the officer used coercive and controlling behaviour towards two women who were his partners at the time.
It is alleged that on separate dates between 2014 & 2019 the officer made false declarations on vetting forms relating to two police forces.
It is also alleged the officer failed to disclose a notifiable association and failed to disclose a gambling habit on a South Yorkshire Police vetting form.
Mon 7th August 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Alexander Hindmarsh – 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
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that whilst off duty on 13th November 2022 former PC Hindmarsh entered the public toilets in Cannon Park Shopping Centre, Coventry where he observed another person in the adjoining cubicle undertaking a private act, without their consent, for his own sexual gratification.
It is further alleged that following an examination of former PC Hindmarsh’s mobile telephone, that between December 2020 and November 2022 in Coventry and Tamworth, he recorded a number of videos and still images of persons doing a private act without their consent for his own sexual gratification.
In addition, on 1st June 2023, at Birmingham Magistrates Court former PC Hindmarsh pleaded guilty and was convicted of the offence of Voyeurism contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 2003 regarding the matter outlined in one and two above.
Mon 7th August 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
SCO Benjamin Clifford – British Transport Police,
(Location unknown)
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Conduct
Held in public.
1. Following an off-duty incident in October 2021, where SCO Clifford was a witness, SCO Clifford knowingly provided an untruthful account:
a. In a written response created on 26th November 2021.
b. In interview on 4th March 2022.
c. In a written response created on 4th March 2022.
d. In a statement dated 31st August 2022.
e. When giving evidence at the misconduct hearing on 5th September 2022.
2. On 6th November 2021 SCO Clifford failed to act with integrity during a promotion board interview because:
a. SCO Clifford failed to disclose to the HR panel member that he and/or the third panel member knew;
i. About the matters that the candidate was referring to.
ii. That the candidate had disclosed what he had been told to the third panel member.
iii. That the victim had spoken to a senior officer the following day.
b. SCO Clifford intentionally led the HR panel member to believe that he was unaware of the allegations until the candidate referred to them in interview.
c. SCO Clifford allowed the candidate to be marked down for his response to the relevant question despite knowing that the candidate had acted appropriately when the allegation was brought to the candidate’s attention.
3. On or about 6th November 2021 SCO Clifford failed to act with honesty and/or integrity when he tasked a colleague with making enquiries about what had happened in the off-duty incident despite knowing that the colleague was the suspect of the allegations.
SCO Clifford will answer allegations of breaching the Standards of Professional Behaviour in relation to Discreditable Conduct. It is alleged that SCO Clifford:
1. Attempted to cover up a serious incident of misconduct.
2. Has intentionally been untruthful on a number of occasions.
3. Gave false evidence before a misconduct panel in order to;
a. Protect a colleague who had misconducted himself.
b. Hide the fact that he himself had failed to take appropriate action after witnessing a serious incident of misconduct.
Tue 8th August 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
DCI Daniel Boulter – 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
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Conduct
It is not currently known whether the hearing is to be held in private or public.
It is alleged that on dates between 2015 & 2018 the officer used coercive and controlling behaviour towards two women who were his partners at the time.
It is alleged that on separate dates between 2014 & 2019 the officer made false declarations on vetting forms relating to two police forces.
It is also alleged the officer failed to disclose a notifiable association and failed to disclose a gambling habit on a South Yorkshire Police vetting form.
Tue 8th August 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
SCO Benjamin Clifford – British Transport Police,
(Location unknown)
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Conduct
Held in public.
1. Following an off-duty incident in October 2021, where SCO Clifford was a witness, SCO Clifford knowingly provided an untruthful account:
a. In a written response created on 26th November 2021.
b. In interview on 4th March 2022.
c. In a written response created on 4th March 2022.
d. In a statement dated 31st August 2022.
e. When giving evidence at the misconduct hearing on 5th September 2022.
2. On 6th November 2021 SCO Clifford failed to act with integrity during a promotion board interview because:
a. SCO Clifford failed to disclose to the HR panel member that he and/or the third panel member knew;
i. About the matters that the candidate was referring to.
ii. That the candidate had disclosed what he had been told to the third panel member.
iii. That the victim had spoken to a senior officer the following day.
b. SCO Clifford intentionally led the HR panel member to believe that he was unaware of the allegations until the candidate referred to them in interview.
c. SCO Clifford allowed the candidate to be marked down for his response to the relevant question despite knowing that the candidate had acted appropriately when the allegation was brought to the candidate’s attention.
3. On or about 6th November 2021 SCO Clifford failed to act with honesty and/or integrity when he tasked a colleague with making enquiries about what had happened in the off-duty incident despite knowing that the colleague was the suspect of the allegations.
SCO Clifford will answer allegations of breaching the Standards of Professional Behaviour in relation to Discreditable Conduct. It is alleged that SCO Clifford:
1. Attempted to cover up a serious incident of misconduct.
2. Has intentionally been untruthful on a number of occasions.
3. Gave false evidence before a misconduct panel in order to;
a. Protect a colleague who had misconducted himself.
b. Hide the fact that he himself had failed to take appropriate action after witnessing a serious incident of misconduct.
