Upcoming Police Misconduct Hearings 25 Mar 2024 – 29 Mar 2024

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5-Day Summary

Mon 25th March 2024, 9:30am Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map

PC Fabian Aguilar-Delgado     –     Metropolitan Police Service,

It is alleged that on 24 May 2020, PC Aguilar-Delgado touched and/or kissed and/or sucked on Female A’s breast whilst attending her home following a report of domestic assault and/or theft against her then partner.

PC Aguilar-Delgado was on duty at the time and Female A was vulnerable.

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Mon 25th March 2024, 10:00am Merseyside Police Headquarters, Rose Hill

PC James Potter     –     Merseyside Police,

No further information has been provided by the force into the alleged Standards of professional behavior which the officer is accused of breaching.

The Appeal is brought against a determination at an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing on the 11 May 2023 that the only appropriate outcome for breaches of Standards of Professional Behaviour after a finding of gross misconduct was dismissal without notice.

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Mon 25th March 2024, 10:00am The Waterton Centre, Bridgend

DC Mark Hooley     –     South Wales Police,

The officer is facing two allegations of consuming alcohol while on duty, breaching the force’s Substance Misuse Procedure.

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Mon 25th March 2024, 10:00am Main Conference Room, Ministry of Defence Police HQ, Palmer Pavilion, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon PE28 2EA Open map

Supt Yates     –     Essex Police,

Former Superintendent Yates will answer allegations that he breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour set out in Schedule 3 to the Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct, Performance and Appeals Tribunals) Regulations 2020.

An accelerated misconduct hearing will take place following his conviction for driving under the influence of excess alcohol.

Superintendent Yates is alleged to have breached the Standards of Discreditable Conduct.

It is alleged that his behaviour amounts to gross misconduct.

Date and time: 25 March 2024 starting at approximately 1pm.

Location/Venue: Main Conference Room, Ministry of Defence Police HQ, Palmer Pavilion, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon PE28 2EA.

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Mon 25th March 2024, 10:00am West Yorkshire Police HQ

PC Dominic Downs     –     West Yorkshire Police,

It is alleged that;

1. On 11th April 2023, at around 09:29 hours and whilst on duty PC Downs reversed a police van which resulted in a collision with a parked Audi Vehicle (hereafter referred to as the Audi).

2. The impact caused the police van to come to an abrupt halt, the Audi bounced backwards and there was an audible noise.

3. After the collision, PC Downs pulled the police van forward, exited the vehicle and looked at the Audi.

4. PC Downs left the scene without providing details to the owner or leaving them on the Audi.

5. PC Downs did not report the collision to his supervisor.

6. A member of public reported the collision.

7. PC Downs falsely denied knowledge of the collision when it was brought to his attention by a supervisor.

8. In the circumstances described at 2 above PC Downs knew there had been a collision.

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Mon 25th March 2024, 9:00am PSD offices, 2nd floor, 10 Toft Green, York Y016JT

Sgt Tanya Rickard     –     British Transport Police,

On the 18th November 2022, whilst interacting with Ms A in the proximity of Newcastle Central Railway Station, PS Rickard behaved in a manner which was unprofessional and discourteous by using inappropriate language towards Ms A.

It is also alleged that PS Rickard used force on Ms A’s neck and throat area,

The level of force used was not necessary, proportionate or reasonable given the circumstances.

It is further alleged that following the serving of the Notice of Investigation on 4th January 2023 in relation to a complaint made by Ms A’s, PS Rickard attempted to influence and/or interfere with the criminal investigation concerning Ms A.

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Mon 25th March 2024, 10:00am Old Magistrates Building, Estcourt Terrace, Goole, DN14 5AF Open map

M999ID-80450(Fmr Officer X)(Hearing Dates 25th-26th March 2024(Northumbria)     –     Northumbria Police,

It is alleged that:

On 22 October 2022, whilst travelling on a train between Durham and Manchester, and having identified herself as a police officer to members of the public and telling them her collar number, Officer X said and behaved in a manner that was inappropriate and/or offensive and/or disrespectful.

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Tue 26th March 2024, 9:30am Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map

PC Fabian Aguilar-Delgado     –     Metropolitan Police Service,

It is alleged that on 24 May 2020, PC Aguilar-Delgado touched and/or kissed and/or sucked on Female A’s breast whilst attending her home following a report of domestic assault and/or theft against her then partner.

PC Aguilar-Delgado was on duty at the time and Female A was vulnerable.

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Tue 26th March 2024, 10:00am Merseyside Police Headquarters, Rose Hill

PC James Potter     –     Merseyside Police,

No further information has been provided by the force into the alleged Standards of professional behavior which the officer is accused of breaching.

The Appeal is brought against a determination at an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing on the 11 May 2023 that the only appropriate outcome for breaches of Standards of Professional Behaviour after a finding of gross misconduct was dismissal without notice.

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Tue 26th March 2024, 10:00am West Yorkshire Police HQ

PC Dominic Downs     –     West Yorkshire Police,

It is alleged that;

1. On 11th April 2023, at around 09:29 hours and whilst on duty PC Downs reversed a police van which resulted in a collision with a parked Audi Vehicle (hereafter referred to as the Audi).

2. The impact caused the police van to come to an abrupt halt, the Audi bounced backwards and there was an audible noise.

3. After the collision, PC Downs pulled the police van forward, exited the vehicle and looked at the Audi.

4. PC Downs left the scene without providing details to the owner or leaving them on the Audi.

5. PC Downs did not report the collision to his supervisor.

6. A member of public reported the collision.

7. PC Downs falsely denied knowledge of the collision when it was brought to his attention by a supervisor.

8. In the circumstances described at 2 above PC Downs knew there had been a collision.

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Tue 26th March 2024, 9:00am PSD offices, 2nd floor, 10 Toft Green, York Y016JT

Sgt Tanya Rickard     –     British Transport Police,

On the 18th November 2022, whilst interacting with Ms A in the proximity of Newcastle Central Railway Station, PS Rickard behaved in a manner which was unprofessional and discourteous by using inappropriate language towards Ms A.

It is also alleged that PS Rickard used force on Ms A’s neck and throat area,

The level of force used was not necessary, proportionate or reasonable given the circumstances.

It is further alleged that following the serving of the Notice of Investigation on 4th January 2023 in relation to a complaint made by Ms A’s, PS Rickard attempted to influence and/or interfere with the criminal investigation concerning Ms A.

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Tue 26th March 2024, 11:30am Hampshire Fire & Rescue & Police Headquarters, Leigh Road, Eastleigh

PC Nathan Johnson     –     Hampshire Constabulary,

On the 15 October, 2023, PC Johnson was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit due to alcohol.

On the 6 March, 2024, PC Johnson was found guilty of driving whilst unfit due to alcohol at Exeter Magistrates Court.

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Tue 26th March 2024, 10:00am Old Magistrates Building, Estcourt Terrace, Goole, DN14 5AF Open map

M999ID-80450(Fmr Officer X)(Hearing Dates 25th-26th March 2024(Northumbria)     –     Northumbria Police,

It is alleged that:

On 22 October 2022, whilst travelling on a train between Durham and Manchester, and having identified herself as a police officer to members of the public and telling them her collar number, Officer X said and behaved in a manner that was inappropriate and/or offensive and/or disrespectful.

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Wed 27th March 2024, 9:30am Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map

PC Fabian Aguilar-Delgado     –     Metropolitan Police Service,

It is alleged that on 24 May 2020, PC Aguilar-Delgado touched and/or kissed and/or sucked on Female A’s breast whilst attending her home following a report of domestic assault and/or theft against her then partner.

PC Aguilar-Delgado was on duty at the time and Female A was vulnerable.

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Wed 27th March 2024, 10:00am The Old Magistrates Building, Estcourt Terrace, Goole, DN14 5AB Open map

M999ID-80356(Hearing Date 27/03/2024)(Humberside)     –     Humberside Police,

1. Between February 2021 and March 2023, an officer used a Humber Bridge Tag on or around 99 occasions when the crossing was not connected with duties, rather it was for private or domestic reasons.

The officer failed to pay for those crossings, amounting to a total of £133.65 for which they have not remunerated Humberside Police. In doing so, they:

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Wed 27th March 2024, 9:00am PSD offices, 2nd floor, 10 Toft Green, York Y016JT

Sgt Tanya Rickard     –     British Transport Police,

On the 18th November 2022, whilst interacting with Ms A in the proximity of Newcastle Central Railway Station, PS Rickard behaved in a manner which was unprofessional and discourteous by using inappropriate language towards Ms A.

It is also alleged that PS Rickard used force on Ms A’s neck and throat area,

The level of force used was not necessary, proportionate or reasonable given the circumstances.

It is further alleged that following the serving of the Notice of Investigation on 4th January 2023 in relation to a complaint made by Ms A’s, PS Rickard attempted to influence and/or interfere with the criminal investigation concerning Ms A.

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Wed 27th March 2024, 10:00am Old Magistrates Court Houghton Police Station Dairy Lane Houghton Le Spring DH4 5BL Open map

PC Daniel Burke     –     Northumbria Police,

It is alleged that in November 2022, while standing adjacent to the pool table in a public house, PC Burke publicly exposed his genitals on several occasions.

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Thu 28th March 2024, (time was not provided) Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map

Sgt Neil Shipsey     –     Metropolitan Police Service,

It is alleged that on 20 November 2021, whilst on duty, former PS Shipsey, made inappropriate and unwanted sexualised remarks and a gesture to police colleagues.

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Thu 28th March 2024, 9:00am PSD offices, 2nd floor, 10 Toft Green, York Y016JT

Sgt Tanya Rickard     –     British Transport Police,

On the 18th November 2022, whilst interacting with Ms A in the proximity of Newcastle Central Railway Station, PS Rickard behaved in a manner which was unprofessional and discourteous by using inappropriate language towards Ms A.

It is also alleged that PS Rickard used force on Ms A’s neck and throat area,

The level of force used was not necessary, proportionate or reasonable given the circumstances.

It is further alleged that following the serving of the Notice of Investigation on 4th January 2023 in relation to a complaint made by Ms A’s, PS Rickard attempted to influence and/or interfere with the criminal investigation concerning Ms A.

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Hearings List (5 days)

Mon 25th March 2024, 9:30am

View on Misconduct 999

PC Fabian Aguilar-Delgado     –     Metropolitan Police Service,

Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Authority, respect and courtesy
  • Conduct

Held in public.

It is alleged that on 24 May 2020, PC Aguilar-Delgado touched and/or kissed and/or sucked on Female A’s breast whilst attending her home following a report of domestic assault and/or theft against her then partner.

PC Aguilar-Delgado was on duty at the time and Female A was vulnerable.

Mon 25th March 2024, 10:00am

View on Misconduct 999

PC James Potter     –     Merseyside Police,

Merseyside Police Headquarters, Rose Hill

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.

No further information has been provided by the force into the alleged Standards of professional behavior which the officer is accused of breaching.

The Appeal is brought against a determination at an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing on the 11 May 2023 that the only appropriate outcome for breaches of Standards of Professional Behaviour after a finding of gross misconduct was dismissal without notice.

Mon 25th March 2024, 10:00am

View on Misconduct 999

DC Mark Hooley     –     South Wales Police,

The Waterton Centre, Bridgend

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Orders and instructions
  • Fitness for work
  • Conduct

It is not currently known whether the hearing is to be held in private or public.

The officer is facing two allegations of consuming alcohol while on duty, breaching the force’s Substance Misuse Procedure.

Mon 25th March 2024, 10:00am

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Supt Yates     –     Essex Police,

Main Conference Room, Ministry of Defence Police HQ, Palmer Pavilion, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon PE28 2EA Open map

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Conduct

Held in public.

Former Superintendent Yates will answer allegations that he breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour set out in Schedule 3 to the Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct, Performance and Appeals Tribunals) Regulations 2020.

An accelerated misconduct hearing will take place following his conviction for driving under the influence of excess alcohol.

Superintendent Yates is alleged to have breached the Standards of Discreditable Conduct.

It is alleged that his behaviour amounts to gross misconduct.

Date and time: 25 March 2024 starting at approximately 1pm.

Location/Venue: Main Conference Room, Ministry of Defence Police HQ, Palmer Pavilion, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon PE28 2EA.

Mon 25th March 2024, 10:00am

View on Misconduct 999

PC Dominic Downs     –     West Yorkshire Police,

West Yorkshire Police HQ

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;

1. On 11th April 2023, at around 09:29 hours and whilst on duty PC Downs reversed a police van which resulted in a collision with a parked Audi Vehicle (hereafter referred to as the Audi).

2. The impact caused the police van to come to an abrupt halt, the Audi bounced backwards and there was an audible noise.

3. After the collision, PC Downs pulled the police van forward, exited the vehicle and looked at the Audi.

4. PC Downs left the scene without providing details to the owner or leaving them on the Audi.

5. PC Downs did not report the collision to his supervisor.

6. A member of public reported the collision.

7. PC Downs falsely denied knowledge of the collision when it was brought to his attention by a supervisor.

8. In the circumstances described at 2 above PC Downs knew there had been a collision.

Mon 25th March 2024, 9:00am

View on Misconduct 999

Sgt Tanya Rickard     –     British Transport Police,

PSD offices, 2nd floor, 10 Toft Green, York Y016JT

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Authority, respect and courtesy
  • Use of force
  • Confidentiality
  • Conduct

Held in public.

On the 18th November 2022, whilst interacting with Ms A in the proximity of Newcastle Central Railway Station, PS Rickard behaved in a manner which was unprofessional and discourteous by using inappropriate language towards Ms A.

It is also alleged that PS Rickard used force on Ms A’s neck and throat area,

The level of force used was not necessary, proportionate or reasonable given the circumstances.

It is further alleged that following the serving of the Notice of Investigation on 4th January 2023 in relation to a complaint made by Ms A’s, PS Rickard attempted to influence and/or interfere with the criminal investigation concerning Ms A.

Mon 25th March 2024, 10:00am

View on Misconduct 999

M999ID-80450(Fmr Officer X)(Hearing Dates 25th-26th March 2024(Northumbria)     –     Northumbria Police,

Old Magistrates Building, Estcourt Terrace, Goole, DN14 5AF 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:

On 22 October 2022, whilst travelling on a train between Durham and Manchester, and having identified herself as a police officer to members of the public and telling them her collar number, Officer X said and behaved in a manner that was inappropriate and/or offensive and/or disrespectful.

Tue 26th March 2024, 9:30am

View on Misconduct 999

PC Fabian Aguilar-Delgado     –     Metropolitan Police Service,

Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Authority, respect and courtesy
  • Conduct

Held in public.

It is alleged that on 24 May 2020, PC Aguilar-Delgado touched and/or kissed and/or sucked on Female A’s breast whilst attending her home following a report of domestic assault and/or theft against her then partner.

PC Aguilar-Delgado was on duty at the time and Female A was vulnerable.

Tue 26th March 2024, 10:00am

View on Misconduct 999

PC James Potter     –     Merseyside Police,

Merseyside Police Headquarters, Rose Hill

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.

No further information has been provided by the force into the alleged Standards of professional behavior which the officer is accused of breaching.

The Appeal is brought against a determination at an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing on the 11 May 2023 that the only appropriate outcome for breaches of Standards of Professional Behaviour after a finding of gross misconduct was dismissal without notice.

Tue 26th March 2024, 10:00am

View on Misconduct 999

PC Dominic Downs     –     West Yorkshire Police,

West Yorkshire Police HQ

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;

1. On 11th April 2023, at around 09:29 hours and whilst on duty PC Downs reversed a police van which resulted in a collision with a parked Audi Vehicle (hereafter referred to as the Audi).

2. The impact caused the police van to come to an abrupt halt, the Audi bounced backwards and there was an audible noise.

3. After the collision, PC Downs pulled the police van forward, exited the vehicle and looked at the Audi.

4. PC Downs left the scene without providing details to the owner or leaving them on the Audi.

5. PC Downs did not report the collision to his supervisor.

6. A member of public reported the collision.

7. PC Downs falsely denied knowledge of the collision when it was brought to his attention by a supervisor.

8. In the circumstances described at 2 above PC Downs knew there had been a collision.

Tue 26th March 2024, 9:00am

View on Misconduct 999

Sgt Tanya Rickard     –     British Transport Police,

PSD offices, 2nd floor, 10 Toft Green, York Y016JT

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Authority, respect and courtesy
  • Use of force
  • Confidentiality
  • Conduct

Held in public.

On the 18th November 2022, whilst interacting with Ms A in the proximity of Newcastle Central Railway Station, PS Rickard behaved in a manner which was unprofessional and discourteous by using inappropriate language towards Ms A.

It is also alleged that PS Rickard used force on Ms A’s neck and throat area,

The level of force used was not necessary, proportionate or reasonable given the circumstances.

It is further alleged that following the serving of the Notice of Investigation on 4th January 2023 in relation to a complaint made by Ms A’s, PS Rickard attempted to influence and/or interfere with the criminal investigation concerning Ms A.

Tue 26th March 2024, 11:30am

View on Misconduct 999

PC Nathan Johnson     –     Hampshire Constabulary,

Hampshire Fire & Rescue & Police Headquarters, Leigh Road, Eastleigh

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Conduct

Held in public.

On the 15 October, 2023, PC Johnson was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit due to alcohol.

On the 6 March, 2024, PC Johnson was found guilty of driving whilst unfit due to alcohol at Exeter Magistrates Court.

Tue 26th March 2024, 10:00am

View on Misconduct 999

M999ID-80450(Fmr Officer X)(Hearing Dates 25th-26th March 2024(Northumbria)     –     Northumbria Police,

Old Magistrates Building, Estcourt Terrace, Goole, DN14 5AF 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:

On 22 October 2022, whilst travelling on a train between Durham and Manchester, and having identified herself as a police officer to members of the public and telling them her collar number, Officer X said and behaved in a manner that was inappropriate and/or offensive and/or disrespectful.

Wed 27th March 2024, 9:30am

View on Misconduct 999

PC Fabian Aguilar-Delgado     –     Metropolitan Police Service,

Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Authority, respect and courtesy
  • Conduct

Held in public.

It is alleged that on 24 May 2020, PC Aguilar-Delgado touched and/or kissed and/or sucked on Female A’s breast whilst attending her home following a report of domestic assault and/or theft against her then partner.

PC Aguilar-Delgado was on duty at the time and Female A was vulnerable.

Wed 27th March 2024, 10:00am

View on Misconduct 999

M999ID-80356(Hearing Date 27/03/2024)(Humberside)     –     Humberside Police,

The Old Magistrates Building, Estcourt Terrace, Goole, DN14 5AB Open map

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Honesty and integrity
  • Duties and responsibilities

Held in public.

1. Between February 2021 and March 2023, an officer used a Humber Bridge Tag on or around 99 occasions when the crossing was not connected with duties, rather it was for private or domestic reasons.

The officer failed to pay for those crossings, amounting to a total of £133.65 for which they have not remunerated Humberside Police. In doing so, they:

Wed 27th March 2024, 9:00am

View on Misconduct 999

Sgt Tanya Rickard     –     British Transport Police,

PSD offices, 2nd floor, 10 Toft Green, York Y016JT

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Authority, respect and courtesy
  • Use of force
  • Confidentiality
  • Conduct

Held in public.

On the 18th November 2022, whilst interacting with Ms A in the proximity of Newcastle Central Railway Station, PS Rickard behaved in a manner which was unprofessional and discourteous by using inappropriate language towards Ms A.

It is also alleged that PS Rickard used force on Ms A’s neck and throat area,

The level of force used was not necessary, proportionate or reasonable given the circumstances.

It is further alleged that following the serving of the Notice of Investigation on 4th January 2023 in relation to a complaint made by Ms A’s, PS Rickard attempted to influence and/or interfere with the criminal investigation concerning Ms A.

Wed 27th March 2024, 10:00am

View on Misconduct 999

PC Daniel Burke     –     Northumbria Police,

Old Magistrates Court Houghton Police Station Dairy Lane Houghton Le Spring DH4 5BL Open map

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Authority, respect and courtesy
  • Conduct

Held in public.

It is alleged that in November 2022, while standing adjacent to the pool table in a public house, PC Burke publicly exposed his genitals on several occasions.

Thu 28th March 2024, (time was not provided)

View on Misconduct 999

Sgt Neil Shipsey     –     Metropolitan Police Service,

Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ Open map

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Authority, respect and courtesy
  • Conduct

Held in public.

It is alleged that on 20 November 2021, whilst on duty, former PS Shipsey, made inappropriate and unwanted sexualised remarks and a gesture to police colleagues.

Thu 28th March 2024, 9:00am

View on Misconduct 999

Sgt Tanya Rickard     –     British Transport Police,

PSD offices, 2nd floor, 10 Toft Green, York Y016JT

Standards of professional behavior that have allegedly been breached

  • Authority, respect and courtesy
  • Use of force
  • Confidentiality
  • Conduct

Held in public.

On the 18th November 2022, whilst interacting with Ms A in the proximity of Newcastle Central Railway Station, PS Rickard behaved in a manner which was unprofessional and discourteous by using inappropriate language towards Ms A.

It is also alleged that PS Rickard used force on Ms A’s neck and throat area,

The level of force used was not necessary, proportionate or reasonable given the circumstances.

It is further alleged that following the serving of the Notice of Investigation on 4th January 2023 in relation to a complaint made by Ms A’s, PS Rickard attempted to influence and/or interfere with the criminal investigation concerning Ms A.

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