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5-Day Summary
Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am 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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Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am Floor 2, Vantage Point House, Ty Coch Way, Cwmbran, NP44 7HF Open map
PC Calum Powell – Gwent Police,
No further information has been provided by the force into the alleged Standards of professional behavior which the officer is accused of breaching.
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Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am The Focolare Centre for Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG Open map
PC Dominic Van Der Linden and PC Mark Coleman – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
On 20 August 2021, Ms A called Hertfordshire Constabulary reporting that her ex-husband visited her home address at approximately 9.51pm on 19 August in breach of his non-molestation order. The male was captured on her ring doorbell camera.
Ms A’s ex-husband was contacted by telephone regarding the incident, and reminded of the non-molestation conditions. He agreed to abide by the conditions set.
On the evening of 21 September 2021, Ms A attended a school meeting relating to her family. Upon leaving, Ms A was attacked by her ex–husband using a knife. He stabbed her several times causing near fatal injuries.
It is alleged that the officers failed to obtain evidence of the offence, accurately record information from Ms A or complete an appropriate risk assessment with her. They are also further alleged to have failed to safeguard Ms A and her family and relay accurate information to their case supervisor regarding the incident.
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Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am Ormskirk Police Station, 1 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BJ Open map
PC Ford – Lancashire Constabulary,
It is alleged that PC Ford has engaged in unwanted sexualised conduct directed at female colleagues. It is alleged that such conduct included comments and physical contact, which was inappropriate.
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Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am The Holiday Inn, Lakeview, Bridge Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9PH Open map
PC Benjamin Suckling – Cambridgeshire Constabulary,
Allegation 1
The complainant is alleging that having reported an allegation of rape there were failings at the early stage if the investigation which meant that that the matter could not proceed to trial. That failing was that toxicology tests were not taken in a timely manner, clothes were not seized from them.
Allegation 2
The complainant is alleging that having opened up to the officer about their mental health, they considered that this was used by the officer to deny them the right to be taken to a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), which the complainant considers to be discrimination.
Allegation 3
The complainant is alleging that the officer failed to facilitate her attendance at a Sexual Assault Centre, despite her requests for a medical examination. She believes this may have been as he was near to the end of his shift and he did not want to be responsible for supporting her attendance on the forty-minute trip from Addenbrookes Hospital. She also alleges that the officer failed to advise her of her right to attend a Sexual Assault Referral Centre independently and instead advised her it was not necessary to attend
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Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am Microsoft Teams
M999ID-77756 ( Sgt Leicestershire Hearing Date 30th Oct to 7th November) – Leicestershire Police,
It is alleged that between 1 November 2021 and 18 December 2022, the sergeant breached the standards of professional behaviour expected, namely authority, respect and courtesy; equality and diversity; and discreditable conduct.
In November 2021, the sergeant attended a social gathering with work colleagues where it is alleged that he inappropriately touched a female colleague. The sergeant was the woman’s supervisor at the time. It is also alleged he made an inappropriate comment to a male colleague in relation to the female colleague.
t is further alleged that between January and December 2022, the sergeant sent a number of messages to the female colleague which failed to maintain a professional boundary.
At a social work gathering in December 2022, it is alleged the sergeant’s conduct also failed to maintain a professional boundary with the colleague.
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Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am Thames Valley Police Headquarters, Oxford Road, Kidlington OX5 2NX Open map
Insp James Humphries – Thames Valley Police,
It is alleged that serving Inspector James Humphries breached the Standards of Professional Standards in respect of Authority, Respect & Courtesy, Equality & Diversity and Discreditable Conduct.
It is alleged that on 16 May 2022, Inspector Humphries made remarks of a sexist and/or inappropriate and/or unprofessional nature.
It is further alleged that on 17 August 2022, Inspector Humphries kissed a colleague on the cheek while at work without her consent.
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Wed 1st November 2023, (time was not provided) Misconduct Hearing Suite, Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map
DC Colin Rhodes – Metropolitan Police Service,
It is alleged that the conduct of TDC Colin Rhodes has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour, as follows:
- Between 25 January 2021 and 3 February 2021, as a constable within the MPS, TDC Rhodes intentionally failed to declare his association with Child A. Throughout that period he dishonestly maintained the knowingly false declaration made in his Vetting Forms dated 20 April 2020 and 2 October 2020.
- On 2 February 2021, TDC Rhodes asked a social worker to provide false information to the MPS regarding your association with Child A, namely that Child A had not been living with him until just before this date.
- On 3 February 2021, TDC dishonestly recorded that he had just learnt about Child A’s immigration status as a result of Luton social services’ involvement with them.
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Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map
DC Zainab Hussain – Metropolitan Police Service,
1) It is alleged that, whilst in charge of a list of offenders as part of her work, DC Hussain attempted to have a member of her extended family removed from the list of offenders to be investigated.
2) It is alleged that she claimed to have informed her line manager of the link, but in fact, had not, and was dishonest in claiming such.
3) It is alleged that she failed to complete a Declarable Association Form in a reasonable time, or at all.
4) It is alleged that she carried out work, from the address where a suspect named on that list was residing, and that she knew this at all material times despite not declaring such.
It is furthermore alleged that in doing so, she exposed police intelligence and information of a sensitive nature, to third parties, some of whom known to have criminal links.
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Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am Floor 2, Vantage Point House, Ty Coch Way, Cwmbran, NP44 7HF Open map
PC Calum Powell – Gwent Police,
No further information has been provided by the force into the alleged Standards of professional behavior which the officer is accused of breaching.
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Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am Ormskirk Police Station, 1 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BJ Open map
PC Ford – Lancashire Constabulary,
It is alleged that PC Ford has engaged in unwanted sexualised conduct directed at female colleagues. It is alleged that such conduct included comments and physical contact, which was inappropriate.
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Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am The Holiday Inn, Lakeview, Bridge Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9PH Open map
PC Benjamin Suckling – Cambridgeshire Constabulary,
Allegation 1
The complainant is alleging that having reported an allegation of rape there were failings at the early stage if the investigation which meant that that the matter could not proceed to trial. That failing was that toxicology tests were not taken in a timely manner, clothes were not seized from them.
Allegation 2
The complainant is alleging that having opened up to the officer about their mental health, they considered that this was used by the officer to deny them the right to be taken to a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), which the complainant considers to be discrimination.
Allegation 3
The complainant is alleging that the officer failed to facilitate her attendance at a Sexual Assault Centre, despite her requests for a medical examination. She believes this may have been as he was near to the end of his shift and he did not want to be responsible for supporting her attendance on the forty-minute trip from Addenbrookes Hospital. She also alleges that the officer failed to advise her of her right to attend a Sexual Assault Referral Centre independently and instead advised her it was not necessary to attend
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Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am Microsoft Teams
M999ID-77756 ( Sgt Leicestershire Hearing Date 30th Oct to 7th November) – Leicestershire Police,
It is alleged that between 1 November 2021 and 18 December 2022, the sergeant breached the standards of professional behaviour expected, namely authority, respect and courtesy; equality and diversity; and discreditable conduct.
In November 2021, the sergeant attended a social gathering with work colleagues where it is alleged that he inappropriately touched a female colleague. The sergeant was the woman’s supervisor at the time. It is also alleged he made an inappropriate comment to a male colleague in relation to the female colleague.
t is further alleged that between January and December 2022, the sergeant sent a number of messages to the female colleague which failed to maintain a professional boundary.
At a social work gathering in December 2022, it is alleged the sergeant’s conduct also failed to maintain a professional boundary with the colleague.
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Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am Derbyshire Constabulary Headquarters, Butterley Grange, Coach Rd, Ripley DE5 3RS Open map
PC Thomas Noble – Derbyshire Constabulary,
- The officer failed in his duties to investigate a reported crime and in turn misled the victim into believing that the case had been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service.
- The officer misled a colleague into believing that he had attended a course as arranged, when in fact this was not the case.
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Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am Thames Valley Police Headquarters, Oxford Road, Kidlington OX5 2NX Open map
Insp James Humphries – Thames Valley Police,
It is alleged that serving Inspector James Humphries breached the Standards of Professional Standards in respect of Authority, Respect & Courtesy, Equality & Diversity and Discreditable Conduct.
It is alleged that on 16 May 2022, Inspector Humphries made remarks of a sexist and/or inappropriate and/or unprofessional nature.
It is further alleged that on 17 August 2022, Inspector Humphries kissed a colleague on the cheek while at work without her consent.
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Thu 2nd November 2023, 9:30am Misconduct Hearing Suite, Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map
DC Colin Rhodes – Metropolitan Police Service,
It is alleged that the conduct of TDC Colin Rhodes has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour, as follows:
- Between 25 January 2021 and 3 February 2021, as a constable within the MPS, TDC Rhodes intentionally failed to declare his association with Child A. Throughout that period he dishonestly maintained the knowingly false declaration made in his Vetting Forms dated 20 April 2020 and 2 October 2020.
- On 2 February 2021, TDC Rhodes asked a social worker to provide false information to the MPS regarding your association with Child A, namely that Child A had not been living with him until just before this date.
- On 3 February 2021, TDC dishonestly recorded that he had just learnt about Child A’s immigration status as a result of Luton social services’ involvement with them.
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Thu 2nd November 2023, 10:00am Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map
DC Zainab Hussain – Metropolitan Police Service,
1) It is alleged that, whilst in charge of a list of offenders as part of her work, DC Hussain attempted to have a member of her extended family removed from the list of offenders to be investigated.
2) It is alleged that she claimed to have informed her line manager of the link, but in fact, had not, and was dishonest in claiming such.
3) It is alleged that she failed to complete a Declarable Association Form in a reasonable time, or at all.
4) It is alleged that she carried out work, from the address where a suspect named on that list was residing, and that she knew this at all material times despite not declaring such.
It is furthermore alleged that in doing so, she exposed police intelligence and information of a sensitive nature, to third parties, some of whom known to have criminal links.
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Thu 2nd November 2023, 10:00am The Focolare Centre for Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG Open map
PC Dominic Van Der Linden and PC Mark Coleman – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
On 20 August 2021, Ms A called Hertfordshire Constabulary reporting that her ex-husband visited her home address at approximately 9.51pm on 19 August in breach of his non-molestation order. The male was captured on her ring doorbell camera.
Ms A’s ex-husband was contacted by telephone regarding the incident, and reminded of the non-molestation conditions. He agreed to abide by the conditions set.
On the evening of 21 September 2021, Ms A attended a school meeting relating to her family. Upon leaving, Ms A was attacked by her ex–husband using a knife. He stabbed her several times causing near fatal injuries.
It is alleged that the officers failed to obtain evidence of the offence, accurately record information from Ms A or complete an appropriate risk assessment with her. They are also further alleged to have failed to safeguard Ms A and her family and relay accurate information to their case supervisor regarding the incident.
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Thu 2nd November 2023, 10:00am Ormskirk Police Station, 1 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BJ Open map
PC Ford – Lancashire Constabulary,
It is alleged that PC Ford has engaged in unwanted sexualised conduct directed at female colleagues. It is alleged that such conduct included comments and physical contact, which was inappropriate.
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Thu 2nd November 2023, 10:00am Microsoft Teams
M999ID-77756 ( Sgt Leicestershire Hearing Date 30th Oct to 7th November) – Leicestershire Police,
It is alleged that between 1 November 2021 and 18 December 2022, the sergeant breached the standards of professional behaviour expected, namely authority, respect and courtesy; equality and diversity; and discreditable conduct.
In November 2021, the sergeant attended a social gathering with work colleagues where it is alleged that he inappropriately touched a female colleague. The sergeant was the woman’s supervisor at the time. It is also alleged he made an inappropriate comment to a male colleague in relation to the female colleague.
t is further alleged that between January and December 2022, the sergeant sent a number of messages to the female colleague which failed to maintain a professional boundary.
At a social work gathering in December 2022, it is alleged the sergeant’s conduct also failed to maintain a professional boundary with the colleague.
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Thu 2nd November 2023, 10:00am Ministry of Defence Police HQs, Palmer Pavilion, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon PE28 2EA Open map
PC MacDiarmid – Ministry of Defence Police,
It is alleged that, between November 2020 and May 2021, then Student Officer PC MacDiarmid 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 another Student Officer.
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Thu 2nd November 2023, 12:00am West Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Laburnum Road, Wakefield
PC Louis Hepplestone – West Yorkshire Police,
it is alleged that PC Hepplestone has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour for police officers, specifically the standards of;
- Authority, Respect & Courtesy
- Equality & Diversity
- Discreditable Conduct
- Challenging and Reporting Improper Conduct
It is alleged that on 30th July 2020, prior to becoming a police officer, PC Hepplestone joined a WhatsApp group with two others including Mr William Loyd Hughes.
On 16th November 2020, PC Hepplestone joined West Yorkshire Police as a police constable.
Between 30th July 2020 and 15th March 2022 PC Hepplestone received and/or responded to and/or sent WhatsApp messages which were offensive and/or discriminatory.
On 14th February 2022, William Loyd Hughes joined West Yorkshire Police as a Detention Officer. At no point in time did PC Hepplestone report William Loyd Hughes for the offensive and/or discriminatory messages.
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Fri 3rd November 2023, 9:30am Misconduct Hearing Suite, Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map
DC Colin Rhodes – Metropolitan Police Service,
It is alleged that the conduct of TDC Colin Rhodes has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour, as follows:
- Between 25 January 2021 and 3 February 2021, as a constable within the MPS, TDC Rhodes intentionally failed to declare his association with Child A. Throughout that period he dishonestly maintained the knowingly false declaration made in his Vetting Forms dated 20 April 2020 and 2 October 2020.
- On 2 February 2021, TDC Rhodes asked a social worker to provide false information to the MPS regarding your association with Child A, namely that Child A had not been living with him until just before this date.
- On 3 February 2021, TDC dishonestly recorded that he had just learnt about Child A’s immigration status as a result of Luton social services’ involvement with them.
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Fri 3rd November 2023, 10:00am Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map
DC Zainab Hussain – Metropolitan Police Service,
1) It is alleged that, whilst in charge of a list of offenders as part of her work, DC Hussain attempted to have a member of her extended family removed from the list of offenders to be investigated.
2) It is alleged that she claimed to have informed her line manager of the link, but in fact, had not, and was dishonest in claiming such.
3) It is alleged that she failed to complete a Declarable Association Form in a reasonable time, or at all.
4) It is alleged that she carried out work, from the address where a suspect named on that list was residing, and that she knew this at all material times despite not declaring such.
It is furthermore alleged that in doing so, she exposed police intelligence and information of a sensitive nature, to third parties, some of whom known to have criminal links.
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Fri 3rd November 2023, 10:00am The Focolare Centre for Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG Open map
PC Dominic Van Der Linden and PC Mark Coleman – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
On 20 August 2021, Ms A called Hertfordshire Constabulary reporting that her ex-husband visited her home address at approximately 9.51pm on 19 August in breach of his non-molestation order. The male was captured on her ring doorbell camera.
Ms A’s ex-husband was contacted by telephone regarding the incident, and reminded of the non-molestation conditions. He agreed to abide by the conditions set.
On the evening of 21 September 2021, Ms A attended a school meeting relating to her family. Upon leaving, Ms A was attacked by her ex–husband using a knife. He stabbed her several times causing near fatal injuries.
It is alleged that the officers failed to obtain evidence of the offence, accurately record information from Ms A or complete an appropriate risk assessment with her. They are also further alleged to have failed to safeguard Ms A and her family and relay accurate information to their case supervisor regarding the incident.
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Fri 3rd November 2023, 10:00am Ormskirk Police Station, 1 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BJ Open map
PC Ford – Lancashire Constabulary,
It is alleged that PC Ford has engaged in unwanted sexualised conduct directed at female colleagues. It is alleged that such conduct included comments and physical contact, which was inappropriate.
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Fri 3rd November 2023, 10:00am Microsoft Teams
M999ID-77756 ( Sgt Leicestershire Hearing Date 30th Oct to 7th November) – Leicestershire Police,
It is alleged that between 1 November 2021 and 18 December 2022, the sergeant breached the standards of professional behaviour expected, namely authority, respect and courtesy; equality and diversity; and discreditable conduct.
In November 2021, the sergeant attended a social gathering with work colleagues where it is alleged that he inappropriately touched a female colleague. The sergeant was the woman’s supervisor at the time. It is also alleged he made an inappropriate comment to a male colleague in relation to the female colleague.
t is further alleged that between January and December 2022, the sergeant sent a number of messages to the female colleague which failed to maintain a professional boundary.
At a social work gathering in December 2022, it is alleged the sergeant’s conduct also failed to maintain a professional boundary with the colleague.
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Fri 3rd November 2023, 10:00am Ministry of Defence Police HQs, Palmer Pavilion, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon PE28 2EA Open map
PC MacDiarmid – Ministry of Defence Police,
It is alleged that, between November 2020 and May 2021, then Student Officer PC MacDiarmid 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 another Student Officer.
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Fri 3rd November 2023, 12:00am West Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Laburnum Road, Wakefield
PC Louis Hepplestone – West Yorkshire Police,
it is alleged that PC Hepplestone has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour for police officers, specifically the standards of;
- Authority, Respect & Courtesy
- Equality & Diversity
- Discreditable Conduct
- Challenging and Reporting Improper Conduct
It is alleged that on 30th July 2020, prior to becoming a police officer, PC Hepplestone joined a WhatsApp group with two others including Mr William Loyd Hughes.
On 16th November 2020, PC Hepplestone joined West Yorkshire Police as a police constable.
Between 30th July 2020 and 15th March 2022 PC Hepplestone received and/or responded to and/or sent WhatsApp messages which were offensive and/or discriminatory.
On 14th February 2022, William Loyd Hughes joined West Yorkshire Police as a Detention Officer. At no point in time did PC Hepplestone report William Loyd Hughes for the offensive and/or discriminatory messages.
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Hearings List (5 days)
Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am |
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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.
Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am |
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PC Calum Powell – Gwent Police,
Floor 2, Vantage Point House, Ty Coch Way, Cwmbran, NP44 7HF Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Use of force
- 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.
Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am |
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PC Dominic Van Der Linden and PC Mark Coleman – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
The Focolare Centre for Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Duties and responsibilities
Held in public.
On 20 August 2021, Ms A called Hertfordshire Constabulary reporting that her ex-husband visited her home address at approximately 9.51pm on 19 August in breach of his non-molestation order. The male was captured on her ring doorbell camera.
Ms A’s ex-husband was contacted by telephone regarding the incident, and reminded of the non-molestation conditions. He agreed to abide by the conditions set.
On the evening of 21 September 2021, Ms A attended a school meeting relating to her family. Upon leaving, Ms A was attacked by her ex–husband using a knife. He stabbed her several times causing near fatal injuries.
It is alleged that the officers failed to obtain evidence of the offence, accurately record information from Ms A or complete an appropriate risk assessment with her. They are also further alleged to have failed to safeguard Ms A and her family and relay accurate information to their case supervisor regarding the incident.
Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Ford – Lancashire Constabulary,
Ormskirk Police Station, 1 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BJ 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 PC Ford has engaged in unwanted sexualised conduct directed at female colleagues. It is alleged that such conduct included comments and physical contact, which was inappropriate.
Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Benjamin Suckling – Cambridgeshire Constabulary,
The Holiday Inn, Lakeview, Bridge Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9PH Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Equality and diversity
- Duties and responsibilities
Held in public.
Allegation 1
The complainant is alleging that having reported an allegation of rape there were failings at the early stage if the investigation which meant that that the matter could not proceed to trial. That failing was that toxicology tests were not taken in a timely manner, clothes were not seized from them.
Allegation 2
The complainant is alleging that having opened up to the officer about their mental health, they considered that this was used by the officer to deny them the right to be taken to a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), which the complainant considers to be discrimination.
Allegation 3
The complainant is alleging that the officer failed to facilitate her attendance at a Sexual Assault Centre, despite her requests for a medical examination. She believes this may have been as he was near to the end of his shift and he did not want to be responsible for supporting her attendance on the forty-minute trip from Addenbrookes Hospital. She also alleges that the officer failed to advise her of her right to attend a Sexual Assault Referral Centre independently and instead advised her it was not necessary to attend
Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
M999ID-77756 ( Sgt Leicestershire Hearing Date 30th Oct to 7th November) – Leicestershire Police,
Microsoft Teams
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Equality and diversity
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that between 1 November 2021 and 18 December 2022, the sergeant breached the standards of professional behaviour expected, namely authority, respect and courtesy; equality and diversity; and discreditable conduct.
In November 2021, the sergeant attended a social gathering with work colleagues where it is alleged that he inappropriately touched a female colleague. The sergeant was the woman’s supervisor at the time. It is also alleged he made an inappropriate comment to a male colleague in relation to the female colleague.
t is further alleged that between January and December 2022, the sergeant sent a number of messages to the female colleague which failed to maintain a professional boundary.
At a social work gathering in December 2022, it is alleged the sergeant’s conduct also failed to maintain a professional boundary with the colleague.
Tue 31st October 2023, 10:00am |
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Insp James Humphries – Thames Valley Police,
Thames Valley Police Headquarters, Oxford Road, Kidlington OX5 2NX 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 serving Inspector James Humphries breached the Standards of Professional Standards in respect of Authority, Respect & Courtesy, Equality & Diversity and Discreditable Conduct.
It is alleged that on 16 May 2022, Inspector Humphries made remarks of a sexist and/or inappropriate and/or unprofessional nature.
It is further alleged that on 17 August 2022, Inspector Humphries kissed a colleague on the cheek while at work without her consent.
Wed 1st November 2023, (time was not provided) |
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DC Colin Rhodes – 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
- Honesty and integrity
Held in public.
It is alleged that the conduct of TDC Colin Rhodes has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour, as follows:
- Between 25 January 2021 and 3 February 2021, as a constable within the MPS, TDC Rhodes intentionally failed to declare his association with Child A. Throughout that period he dishonestly maintained the knowingly false declaration made in his Vetting Forms dated 20 April 2020 and 2 October 2020.
- On 2 February 2021, TDC Rhodes asked a social worker to provide false information to the MPS regarding your association with Child A, namely that Child A had not been living with him until just before this date.
- On 3 February 2021, TDC dishonestly recorded that he had just learnt about Child A’s immigration status as a result of Luton social services’ involvement with them.
Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am |
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DC Zainab Hussain – 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
- Duties and responsibilities
- Confidentiality
- Conduct
Held in public.
1) It is alleged that, whilst in charge of a list of offenders as part of her work, DC Hussain attempted to have a member of her extended family removed from the list of offenders to be investigated.
2) It is alleged that she claimed to have informed her line manager of the link, but in fact, had not, and was dishonest in claiming such.
3) It is alleged that she failed to complete a Declarable Association Form in a reasonable time, or at all.
4) It is alleged that she carried out work, from the address where a suspect named on that list was residing, and that she knew this at all material times despite not declaring such.
It is furthermore alleged that in doing so, she exposed police intelligence and information of a sensitive nature, to third parties, some of whom known to have criminal links.
Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am |
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PC Calum Powell – Gwent Police,
Floor 2, Vantage Point House, Ty Coch Way, Cwmbran, NP44 7HF Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Use of force
- 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.
Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am |
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PC Ford – Lancashire Constabulary,
Ormskirk Police Station, 1 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BJ 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 PC Ford has engaged in unwanted sexualised conduct directed at female colleagues. It is alleged that such conduct included comments and physical contact, which was inappropriate.
Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am |
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PC Benjamin Suckling – Cambridgeshire Constabulary,
The Holiday Inn, Lakeview, Bridge Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9PH Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Equality and diversity
- Duties and responsibilities
Held in public.
Allegation 1
The complainant is alleging that having reported an allegation of rape there were failings at the early stage if the investigation which meant that that the matter could not proceed to trial. That failing was that toxicology tests were not taken in a timely manner, clothes were not seized from them.
Allegation 2
The complainant is alleging that having opened up to the officer about their mental health, they considered that this was used by the officer to deny them the right to be taken to a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), which the complainant considers to be discrimination.
Allegation 3
The complainant is alleging that the officer failed to facilitate her attendance at a Sexual Assault Centre, despite her requests for a medical examination. She believes this may have been as he was near to the end of his shift and he did not want to be responsible for supporting her attendance on the forty-minute trip from Addenbrookes Hospital. She also alleges that the officer failed to advise her of her right to attend a Sexual Assault Referral Centre independently and instead advised her it was not necessary to attend
Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am |
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M999ID-77756 ( Sgt Leicestershire Hearing Date 30th Oct to 7th November) – Leicestershire Police,
Microsoft Teams
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Equality and diversity
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that between 1 November 2021 and 18 December 2022, the sergeant breached the standards of professional behaviour expected, namely authority, respect and courtesy; equality and diversity; and discreditable conduct.
In November 2021, the sergeant attended a social gathering with work colleagues where it is alleged that he inappropriately touched a female colleague. The sergeant was the woman’s supervisor at the time. It is also alleged he made an inappropriate comment to a male colleague in relation to the female colleague.
t is further alleged that between January and December 2022, the sergeant sent a number of messages to the female colleague which failed to maintain a professional boundary.
At a social work gathering in December 2022, it is alleged the sergeant’s conduct also failed to maintain a professional boundary with the colleague.
Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am |
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PC Thomas Noble – 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
- Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct
Held in public.
- The officer failed in his duties to investigate a reported crime and in turn misled the victim into believing that the case had been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service.
- The officer misled a colleague into believing that he had attended a course as arranged, when in fact this was not the case.
Wed 1st November 2023, 10:00am |
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Insp James Humphries – Thames Valley Police,
Thames Valley Police Headquarters, Oxford Road, Kidlington OX5 2NX 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 serving Inspector James Humphries breached the Standards of Professional Standards in respect of Authority, Respect & Courtesy, Equality & Diversity and Discreditable Conduct.
It is alleged that on 16 May 2022, Inspector Humphries made remarks of a sexist and/or inappropriate and/or unprofessional nature.
It is further alleged that on 17 August 2022, Inspector Humphries kissed a colleague on the cheek while at work without her consent.
Thu 2nd November 2023, 9:30am |
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DC Colin Rhodes – 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
- Honesty and integrity
Held in public.
It is alleged that the conduct of TDC Colin Rhodes has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour, as follows:
- Between 25 January 2021 and 3 February 2021, as a constable within the MPS, TDC Rhodes intentionally failed to declare his association with Child A. Throughout that period he dishonestly maintained the knowingly false declaration made in his Vetting Forms dated 20 April 2020 and 2 October 2020.
- On 2 February 2021, TDC Rhodes asked a social worker to provide false information to the MPS regarding your association with Child A, namely that Child A had not been living with him until just before this date.
- On 3 February 2021, TDC dishonestly recorded that he had just learnt about Child A’s immigration status as a result of Luton social services’ involvement with them.
Thu 2nd November 2023, 10:00am |
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DC Zainab Hussain – 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
- Duties and responsibilities
- Confidentiality
- Conduct
Held in public.
1) It is alleged that, whilst in charge of a list of offenders as part of her work, DC Hussain attempted to have a member of her extended family removed from the list of offenders to be investigated.
2) It is alleged that she claimed to have informed her line manager of the link, but in fact, had not, and was dishonest in claiming such.
3) It is alleged that she failed to complete a Declarable Association Form in a reasonable time, or at all.
4) It is alleged that she carried out work, from the address where a suspect named on that list was residing, and that she knew this at all material times despite not declaring such.
It is furthermore alleged that in doing so, she exposed police intelligence and information of a sensitive nature, to third parties, some of whom known to have criminal links.
Thu 2nd November 2023, 10:00am |
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PC Dominic Van Der Linden and PC Mark Coleman – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
The Focolare Centre for Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Duties and responsibilities
Held in public.
On 20 August 2021, Ms A called Hertfordshire Constabulary reporting that her ex-husband visited her home address at approximately 9.51pm on 19 August in breach of his non-molestation order. The male was captured on her ring doorbell camera.
Ms A’s ex-husband was contacted by telephone regarding the incident, and reminded of the non-molestation conditions. He agreed to abide by the conditions set.
On the evening of 21 September 2021, Ms A attended a school meeting relating to her family. Upon leaving, Ms A was attacked by her ex–husband using a knife. He stabbed her several times causing near fatal injuries.
It is alleged that the officers failed to obtain evidence of the offence, accurately record information from Ms A or complete an appropriate risk assessment with her. They are also further alleged to have failed to safeguard Ms A and her family and relay accurate information to their case supervisor regarding the incident.
Thu 2nd November 2023, 10:00am |
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PC Ford – Lancashire Constabulary,
Ormskirk Police Station, 1 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BJ 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 PC Ford has engaged in unwanted sexualised conduct directed at female colleagues. It is alleged that such conduct included comments and physical contact, which was inappropriate.
Thu 2nd November 2023, 10:00am |
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M999ID-77756 ( Sgt Leicestershire Hearing Date 30th Oct to 7th November) – Leicestershire Police,
Microsoft Teams
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Equality and diversity
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that between 1 November 2021 and 18 December 2022, the sergeant breached the standards of professional behaviour expected, namely authority, respect and courtesy; equality and diversity; and discreditable conduct.
In November 2021, the sergeant attended a social gathering with work colleagues where it is alleged that he inappropriately touched a female colleague. The sergeant was the woman’s supervisor at the time. It is also alleged he made an inappropriate comment to a male colleague in relation to the female colleague.
t is further alleged that between January and December 2022, the sergeant sent a number of messages to the female colleague which failed to maintain a professional boundary.
At a social work gathering in December 2022, it is alleged the sergeant’s conduct also failed to maintain a professional boundary with the colleague.
Thu 2nd November 2023, 10:00am |
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PC MacDiarmid – Ministry of Defence Police,
Ministry of Defence Police HQs, Palmer Pavilion, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon PE28 2EA Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Duties and responsibilities
It is not currently known whether the hearing is to be held in private or public.
It is alleged that, between November 2020 and May 2021, then Student Officer PC MacDiarmid 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 another Student Officer.
Thu 2nd November 2023, 12:00am |
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PC Louis Hepplestone – West Yorkshire Police,
West Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Laburnum Road, Wakefield
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Equality and diversity
- Conduct
- Challenging and reporting improper conduct
Held in public.
it is alleged that PC Hepplestone has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour for police officers, specifically the standards of;
- Authority, Respect & Courtesy
- Equality & Diversity
- Discreditable Conduct
- Challenging and Reporting Improper Conduct
It is alleged that on 30th July 2020, prior to becoming a police officer, PC Hepplestone joined a WhatsApp group with two others including Mr William Loyd Hughes.
On 16th November 2020, PC Hepplestone joined West Yorkshire Police as a police constable.
Between 30th July 2020 and 15th March 2022 PC Hepplestone received and/or responded to and/or sent WhatsApp messages which were offensive and/or discriminatory.
On 14th February 2022, William Loyd Hughes joined West Yorkshire Police as a Detention Officer. At no point in time did PC Hepplestone report William Loyd Hughes for the offensive and/or discriminatory messages.
Fri 3rd November 2023, 9:30am |
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DC Colin Rhodes – 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
- Honesty and integrity
Held in public.
It is alleged that the conduct of TDC Colin Rhodes has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour, as follows:
- Between 25 January 2021 and 3 February 2021, as a constable within the MPS, TDC Rhodes intentionally failed to declare his association with Child A. Throughout that period he dishonestly maintained the knowingly false declaration made in his Vetting Forms dated 20 April 2020 and 2 October 2020.
- On 2 February 2021, TDC Rhodes asked a social worker to provide false information to the MPS regarding your association with Child A, namely that Child A had not been living with him until just before this date.
- On 3 February 2021, TDC dishonestly recorded that he had just learnt about Child A’s immigration status as a result of Luton social services’ involvement with them.
Fri 3rd November 2023, 10:00am |
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DC Zainab Hussain – 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
- Duties and responsibilities
- Confidentiality
- Conduct
Held in public.
1) It is alleged that, whilst in charge of a list of offenders as part of her work, DC Hussain attempted to have a member of her extended family removed from the list of offenders to be investigated.
2) It is alleged that she claimed to have informed her line manager of the link, but in fact, had not, and was dishonest in claiming such.
3) It is alleged that she failed to complete a Declarable Association Form in a reasonable time, or at all.
4) It is alleged that she carried out work, from the address where a suspect named on that list was residing, and that she knew this at all material times despite not declaring such.
It is furthermore alleged that in doing so, she exposed police intelligence and information of a sensitive nature, to third parties, some of whom known to have criminal links.
Fri 3rd November 2023, 10:00am |
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PC Dominic Van Der Linden and PC Mark Coleman – Hertfordshire Constabulary,
The Focolare Centre for Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6JG Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Duties and responsibilities
Held in public.
On 20 August 2021, Ms A called Hertfordshire Constabulary reporting that her ex-husband visited her home address at approximately 9.51pm on 19 August in breach of his non-molestation order. The male was captured on her ring doorbell camera.
Ms A’s ex-husband was contacted by telephone regarding the incident, and reminded of the non-molestation conditions. He agreed to abide by the conditions set.
On the evening of 21 September 2021, Ms A attended a school meeting relating to her family. Upon leaving, Ms A was attacked by her ex–husband using a knife. He stabbed her several times causing near fatal injuries.
It is alleged that the officers failed to obtain evidence of the offence, accurately record information from Ms A or complete an appropriate risk assessment with her. They are also further alleged to have failed to safeguard Ms A and her family and relay accurate information to their case supervisor regarding the incident.
Fri 3rd November 2023, 10:00am |
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PC Ford – Lancashire Constabulary,
Ormskirk Police Station, 1 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BJ 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 PC Ford has engaged in unwanted sexualised conduct directed at female colleagues. It is alleged that such conduct included comments and physical contact, which was inappropriate.
Fri 3rd November 2023, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
M999ID-77756 ( Sgt Leicestershire Hearing Date 30th Oct to 7th November) – Leicestershire Police,
Microsoft Teams
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Equality and diversity
- Conduct
Held in public.
It is alleged that between 1 November 2021 and 18 December 2022, the sergeant breached the standards of professional behaviour expected, namely authority, respect and courtesy; equality and diversity; and discreditable conduct.
In November 2021, the sergeant attended a social gathering with work colleagues where it is alleged that he inappropriately touched a female colleague. The sergeant was the woman’s supervisor at the time. It is also alleged he made an inappropriate comment to a male colleague in relation to the female colleague.
t is further alleged that between January and December 2022, the sergeant sent a number of messages to the female colleague which failed to maintain a professional boundary.
At a social work gathering in December 2022, it is alleged the sergeant’s conduct also failed to maintain a professional boundary with the colleague.
Fri 3rd November 2023, 10:00am |
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PC MacDiarmid – Ministry of Defence Police,
Ministry of Defence Police HQs, Palmer Pavilion, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon PE28 2EA Open map
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Honesty and integrity
- Duties and responsibilities
It is not currently known whether the hearing is to be held in private or public.
It is alleged that, between November 2020 and May 2021, then Student Officer PC MacDiarmid 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 another Student Officer.
Fri 3rd November 2023, 12:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC Louis Hepplestone – West Yorkshire Police,
West Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Laburnum Road, Wakefield
Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Equality and diversity
- Conduct
- Challenging and reporting improper conduct
Held in public.
it is alleged that PC Hepplestone has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour for police officers, specifically the standards of;
- Authority, Respect & Courtesy
- Equality & Diversity
- Discreditable Conduct
- Challenging and Reporting Improper Conduct
It is alleged that on 30th July 2020, prior to becoming a police officer, PC Hepplestone joined a WhatsApp group with two others including Mr William Loyd Hughes.
On 16th November 2020, PC Hepplestone joined West Yorkshire Police as a police constable.
Between 30th July 2020 and 15th March 2022 PC Hepplestone received and/or responded to and/or sent WhatsApp messages which were offensive and/or discriminatory.
On 14th February 2022, William Loyd Hughes joined West Yorkshire Police as a Detention Officer. At no point in time did PC Hepplestone report William Loyd Hughes for the offensive and/or discriminatory messages.
