Upcoming Police Misconduct Hearings 8 Jan 2022 – 21 Jan 2022

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Mon 10th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC Colin McMeekin     –     Metropolitan Police Service, Constable

Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

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

It is alleged that between 29th May 2019 and 28th September 2019 PC McMeekin gained access to a vulnerable elderly member of the public’s bank accounts by obtaining signatures on 2 non MPS letters of authority. It is alleged that he then took a quantity of money over a 4 month period from the accounts without permission and informed other officers that this was all part of an agreed care plan and was approved by line managers which was not the case.
The matters set out above are individually and/or collectively so serious that they amount to gross misconduct.

The hearing is to last 5 days.

 

Tue 11th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC Colin McMeekin     –     Metropolitan Police Service, Constable

Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

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

It is alleged that between 29th May 2019 and 28th September 2019 PC McMeekin gained access to a vulnerable elderly member of the public’s bank accounts by obtaining signatures on 2 non MPS letters of authority. It is alleged that he then took a quantity of money over a 4 month period from the accounts without permission and informed other officers that this was all part of an agreed care plan and was approved by line managers which was not the case.
The matters set out above are individually and/or collectively so serious that they amount to gross misconduct.

The hearing is to last 5 days.

 

Wed 12th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC Colin McMeekin     –     Metropolitan Police Service, Constable

Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

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

It is alleged that between 29th May 2019 and 28th September 2019 PC McMeekin gained access to a vulnerable elderly member of the public’s bank accounts by obtaining signatures on 2 non MPS letters of authority. It is alleged that he then took a quantity of money over a 4 month period from the accounts without permission and informed other officers that this was all part of an agreed care plan and was approved by line managers which was not the case.
The matters set out above are individually and/or collectively so serious that they amount to gross misconduct.

The hearing is to last 5 days.

 

Thu 13th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC Colin McMeekin     –     Metropolitan Police Service, Constable

Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

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

It is alleged that between 29th May 2019 and 28th September 2019 PC McMeekin gained access to a vulnerable elderly member of the public’s bank accounts by obtaining signatures on 2 non MPS letters of authority. It is alleged that he then took a quantity of money over a 4 month period from the accounts without permission and informed other officers that this was all part of an agreed care plan and was approved by line managers which was not the case.
The matters set out above are individually and/or collectively so serious that they amount to gross misconduct.

The hearing is to last 5 days.

 

Fri 14th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC Colin McMeekin     –     Metropolitan Police Service, Constable

Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

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

It is alleged that between 29th May 2019 and 28th September 2019 PC McMeekin gained access to a vulnerable elderly member of the public’s bank accounts by obtaining signatures on 2 non MPS letters of authority. It is alleged that he then took a quantity of money over a 4 month period from the accounts without permission and informed other officers that this was all part of an agreed care plan and was approved by line managers which was not the case.
The matters set out above are individually and/or collectively so serious that they amount to gross misconduct.

The hearing is to last 5 days.

 

Mon 10th January 2022, 10:00am

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PS 2490 Graeme Edwards     –     Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant

Focalare Centre of Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn garden City, Herts AL8 6JG

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Orders and instructions
• Confidentiality
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

PS Edwards is alleged to have utilised power imbalances to engage in sexualised behaviour with females junior in rank and that he had line management responsibility for. He disclosed confidential information regarding other officers to junior members of his team.

 

Mon 10th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC 464 Adam Long     –     Suffolk Constabulary, Constable

Ipswich Town Football Club, Portman Road, Ipswich

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

Inappropriate behaviour towards a member of the public.

Directions

Application to Attend

Mon 10th January 2022, 10:00am

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Former PC 252317 Jonathan Eaton     –     Gloucestershire Constabulary, Former Officer

Police Headquarters No.1 Waterwells, Waterwells Drive Quedgeley, Gloucester. GL2 2AN

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

That on 27.02.19 whilst inside a shower cubicle in the changing rooms at Gloucestershire Police Headquarters, the officer used or attempted to use his mobile telephone to observe the person using the shower cubicle next to him and/or photograph or video the person using the shower cubicle next to him.

It’s also alleged After leaving the changing rooms having been accused of a serious allegation [allegation 1], the officer:

1.Failed to surrender his phone so that it could be examined.

2.Interfered with what he knew or ought to have known was a potentially relevant piece of evidence.

3.Deprived the investigation of the ability to examine the phone before he interfered with it, backed it up and restored the phone to factory settings.

4.Deleted any photographs or video footage he had taken from inside the cubicle.

5.Failed to inform the arresting or interviewing officers that he had backed up and restored his phone that morning. If proven these allegation have been assessed as being sufficiently serious so as to amount to gross misconduct.

Application to Attend

Tue 11th January 2022, 10:00am

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Former PC 252317 Jonathan Eaton     –     Gloucestershire Constabulary, Former Officer

Police Headquarters No.1 Waterwells, Waterwells Drive Quedgeley, Gloucester. GL2 2AN

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

That on 27.02.19 whilst inside a shower cubicle in the changing rooms at Gloucestershire Police Headquarters, the officer used or attempted to use his mobile telephone to observe the person using the shower cubicle next to him and/or photograph or video the person using the shower cubicle next to him.

It’s also alleged After leaving the changing rooms having been accused of a serious allegation [allegation 1], the officer:

1.Failed to surrender his phone so that it could be examined.

2.Interfered with what he knew or ought to have known was a potentially relevant piece of evidence.

3.Deprived the investigation of the ability to examine the phone before he interfered with it, backed it up and restored the phone to factory settings.

4.Deleted any photographs or video footage he had taken from inside the cubicle.

5.Failed to inform the arresting or interviewing officers that he had backed up and restored his phone that morning. If proven these allegation have been assessed as being sufficiently serious so as to amount to gross misconduct.

Application to Attend

Wed 12th January 2022, 10:00am

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Former PC 252317 Jonathan Eaton     –     Gloucestershire Constabulary, Former Officer

Police Headquarters No.1 Waterwells, Waterwells Drive Quedgeley, Gloucester. GL2 2AN

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

That on 27.02.19 whilst inside a shower cubicle in the changing rooms at Gloucestershire Police Headquarters, the officer used or attempted to use his mobile telephone to observe the person using the shower cubicle next to him and/or photograph or video the person using the shower cubicle next to him.

It’s also alleged After leaving the changing rooms having been accused of a serious allegation [allegation 1], the officer:

1.Failed to surrender his phone so that it could be examined.

2.Interfered with what he knew or ought to have known was a potentially relevant piece of evidence.

3.Deprived the investigation of the ability to examine the phone before he interfered with it, backed it up and restored the phone to factory settings.

4.Deleted any photographs or video footage he had taken from inside the cubicle.

5.Failed to inform the arresting or interviewing officers that he had backed up and restored his phone that morning. If proven these allegation have been assessed as being sufficiently serious so as to amount to gross misconduct.

Application to Attend

Thu 13th January 2022, 10:00am

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Former PC 252317 Jonathan Eaton     –     Gloucestershire Constabulary, Former Officer

Police Headquarters No.1 Waterwells, Waterwells Drive Quedgeley, Gloucester. GL2 2AN

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

That on 27.02.19 whilst inside a shower cubicle in the changing rooms at Gloucestershire Police Headquarters, the officer used or attempted to use his mobile telephone to observe the person using the shower cubicle next to him and/or photograph or video the person using the shower cubicle next to him.

It’s also alleged After leaving the changing rooms having been accused of a serious allegation [allegation 1], the officer:

1.Failed to surrender his phone so that it could be examined.

2.Interfered with what he knew or ought to have known was a potentially relevant piece of evidence.

3.Deprived the investigation of the ability to examine the phone before he interfered with it, backed it up and restored the phone to factory settings.

4.Deleted any photographs or video footage he had taken from inside the cubicle.

5.Failed to inform the arresting or interviewing officers that he had backed up and restored his phone that morning. If proven these allegation have been assessed as being sufficiently serious so as to amount to gross misconduct.

Application to Attend

Fri 14th January 2022, 10:00am

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Former PC 252317 Jonathan Eaton     –     Gloucestershire Constabulary, Former Officer

Police Headquarters No.1 Waterwells, Waterwells Drive Quedgeley, Gloucester. GL2 2AN

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

That on 27.02.19 whilst inside a shower cubicle in the changing rooms at Gloucestershire Police Headquarters, the officer used or attempted to use his mobile telephone to observe the person using the shower cubicle next to him and/or photograph or video the person using the shower cubicle next to him.

It’s also alleged After leaving the changing rooms having been accused of a serious allegation [allegation 1], the officer:

1.Failed to surrender his phone so that it could be examined.

2.Interfered with what he knew or ought to have known was a potentially relevant piece of evidence.

3.Deprived the investigation of the ability to examine the phone before he interfered with it, backed it up and restored the phone to factory settings.

4.Deleted any photographs or video footage he had taken from inside the cubicle.

5.Failed to inform the arresting or interviewing officers that he had backed up and restored his phone that morning. If proven these allegation have been assessed as being sufficiently serious so as to amount to gross misconduct.

Application to Attend

Tue 11th January 2022, (time not published)

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Former officer A of EA (BCU.     –     Metropolitan Police Service, Former Officer

Empress State Building, viewing is via video link to a dedicated room at Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6 1TR

Alleged Breaches

• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

It is alleged that former Officer A whilst in two separate relationships subjected the women to sexual assaults, physical assaults and coercive control.

Directions

Application to Attend

Wed 12th January 2022, (time not published)

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Former officer A of EA (BCU.     –     Metropolitan Police Service, Former Officer

Empress State Building, viewing is via video link to a dedicated room at Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6 1TR

Alleged Breaches

• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

It is alleged that former Officer A whilst in two separate relationships subjected the women to sexual assaults, physical assaults and coercive control.

Directions

Application to Attend

Fri 14th January 2022, (time not published)

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Former officer A of EA (BCU.     –     Metropolitan Police Service, Former Officer

Empress State Building, viewing is via video link to a dedicated room at Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6 1TR

Alleged Breaches

• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

It is alleged that former Officer A whilst in two separate relationships subjected the women to sexual assaults, physical assaults and coercive control.

Directions

Application to Attend

Mon 17th January 2022, (time not published)

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Former officer A of EA (BCU.     –     Metropolitan Police Service, Former Officer

Empress State Building, viewing is via video link to a dedicated room at Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6 1TR

Alleged Breaches

• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

It is alleged that former Officer A whilst in two separate relationships subjected the women to sexual assaults, physical assaults and coercive control.

Directions

Application to Attend

Tue 11th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC 632 Christopher Bolton     –     North Yorkshire Police, Constable

North Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Alverton Court, Crosby Road, Northallerton, DL6 1BF

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

It is alleged that between 13^th August 2020 and 24^th November 2020, PC Bolton interacted with a vulnerable female (Ms A) who he met on duty. The interactions were inappropriate and/or brought discredit to the police service in that he viewed an inappropriate image of the female, touched her breasts, exchanged images of an inappropriate, intimate, and or sexual nature, and engaged in conversation discussing the possibility of forging a relationship with her.

It is alleged that on or around 23rd August 2020, PC Bolton re-scored a risk assessment relating to Ms. A which was done with an aim of increasing the score, rather than completing the assessment in an objective and honest manner

Directions

Wed 12th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC 632 Christopher Bolton     –     North Yorkshire Police, Constable

North Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Alverton Court, Crosby Road, Northallerton, DL6 1BF

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

It is alleged that between 13^th August 2020 and 24^th November 2020, PC Bolton interacted with a vulnerable female (Ms A) who he met on duty. The interactions were inappropriate and/or brought discredit to the police service in that he viewed an inappropriate image of the female, touched her breasts, exchanged images of an inappropriate, intimate, and or sexual nature, and engaged in conversation discussing the possibility of forging a relationship with her.

It is alleged that on or around 23rd August 2020, PC Bolton re-scored a risk assessment relating to Ms. A which was done with an aim of increasing the score, rather than completing the assessment in an objective and honest manner

Directions

Thu 13th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC 632 Christopher Bolton     –     North Yorkshire Police, Constable

North Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Alverton Court, Crosby Road, Northallerton, DL6 1BF

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

It is alleged that between 13^th August 2020 and 24^th November 2020, PC Bolton interacted with a vulnerable female (Ms A) who he met on duty. The interactions were inappropriate and/or brought discredit to the police service in that he viewed an inappropriate image of the female, touched her breasts, exchanged images of an inappropriate, intimate, and or sexual nature, and engaged in conversation discussing the possibility of forging a relationship with her.

It is alleged that on or around 23rd August 2020, PC Bolton re-scored a risk assessment relating to Ms. A which was done with an aim of increasing the score, rather than completing the assessment in an objective and honest manner

Directions

Fri 14th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC 632 Christopher Bolton     –     North Yorkshire Police, Constable

North Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Alverton Court, Crosby Road, Northallerton, DL6 1BF

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

It is alleged that between 13^th August 2020 and 24^th November 2020, PC Bolton interacted with a vulnerable female (Ms A) who he met on duty. The interactions were inappropriate and/or brought discredit to the police service in that he viewed an inappropriate image of the female, touched her breasts, exchanged images of an inappropriate, intimate, and or sexual nature, and engaged in conversation discussing the possibility of forging a relationship with her.

It is alleged that on or around 23rd August 2020, PC Bolton re-scored a risk assessment relating to Ms. A which was done with an aim of increasing the score, rather than completing the assessment in an objective and honest manner

Directions

Tue 11th January 2022, 10:00am

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DC Paul Yates     –     Greater Manchester Police, Constable

Greater Manchester Police Force Headquarters, Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Orders and instructions
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

No further information has been provided by the force into the circumstances of the alleged breaches.

Wed 12th January 2022, 10:00am

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DC Paul Yates     –     Greater Manchester Police, Constable

Greater Manchester Police Force Headquarters, Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Orders and instructions
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

No further information has been provided by the force into the circumstances of the alleged breaches.

Tue 11th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC 632 Christopher Bolton     –     North Yorkshire Police, Constable

North Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Alverton Court, Crosby Road, Northallerton, DL6 1BF

Alleged Breaches

• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Equality and diversity
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

It is alleged that between 13^th August 2020 and 24^th November 2020, PC Bolton interacted with a vulnerable female (Ms A) who he met on duty. The interactions were inappropriate and/or brought discredit on the police service in that he viewed an inappropriate image of the female, touched her breasts, exchanged images of an inappropriate, intimate and or sexual nature and engaged in conversation discussing the possibility of forging a relationship with her.

It is alleged that on or around 23^rd August 2020, PC Bolton re-scored a risk assessment relating to Ms A which was done with an aim of increasing the score, rather than completing the assessment in an objective and honest manner.

Note that parts of the hearing may be held in private to protect sensitive and confidential information.

Reporting restrictions may also be made at the discretion of the Chair.

Directions

Tue 11th January 2022, 9:30am

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PC 1872 Chris Thompson     –     Hertfordshire Constabulary, Constable

Hertfordshire Executive Conference rooms

Alleged Breaches

• Equality and diversity
• Challenging and reporting improper conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

Between 26 December 2009 and 7 October 2011, it is alleged that PC Thompson sent messages using his personal mobile phone to another person which contained content that was racist, sexist, homophobic and inappropriate.

It is also alleged that he failed to challenge an inappropriate comment in a message sent to him in this time period.

Directions

Application to Attend

Wed 12th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC Roger Tomlinson     –     Sussex Police, Constable

Sussex Police Headquarters

Alleged Breaches (No further information has been provided by the force into the circumstances of the alleged breaches.)

The hearing is to be held in public.

1. That he formed an inappropriate relationship with a member of the public who he met in the course of police duties
2. That he failed to declare this relationship to his superiors
3. That on a number of occasions he used police computer systems to view reports relating to that member of the public, her family and ex-husband without a police purpose

Application to Attend

Wed 12th January 2022, 4:00pm

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PC S Williams     –     Ministry of Defence Police, Constable

MDP Wethersfield Braintree Essex CM7 4AZ

Alleged Breaches

• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

It is alleged that on 29 November 2021 PC Williams pleaded guilty to an offence of fraud by false representation contrary to the Fraud Act 2006 and that her behaviour is so serious that it amounts to gross misconduct and justifies dismissal.

Directions

Application to Attend

Wed 12th January 2022, 4:00pm

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Former Police Constable Ashleigh Frith     –     Thames Valley Police, Constable

Video Conferencing

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

PC Frith dishonestly told his line manager on the 17 January and 6 June 2021 that he was looking after his children, in order to facilitate his non-attendance for duty.

Wed 12th January 2022, 9:30am

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PC 4838 Daniel WALLWORK     –     Avon & Somerset Constabulary, Constable

Teams

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

In April 2020, at 18:39 hours, PC WALLWORK attended a sudden death in North East
Somerset. At 19:05:07 hours, he took a photograph on his personal mobile telephone of
the deceased, partially clothed and lying face down in a bed. PC WALLWORK sent this
image via WhatsApp to another officer. At 21:01:39 hours, PC WALLWORK concluded
and left the address.

Thu 13th January 2022, 10:00am

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Constable Smith 3225     –     Merseyside Police, Constable

(Location unknown)

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

The officer will face allegations that on the 22 December 2020 whilst in possession of £238.72 of goods from Tesco Store, Heswall, she intended to leave the store without paying. When challenged by a member of staff, she attempted to deceive staff in to believing she had paid for the items. The officer was dressed in part uniform, subtly showed her Warrant Card, which in the circumstances was an abuse of police powers/authority.

Although payment was eventually made in full, the actions of the officer were dishonest.

Application to Attend

Fri 14th January 2022, 10:00am

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Constable Smith 3225     –     Merseyside Police, Constable

(Location unknown)

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

The officer will face allegations that on the 22 December 2020 whilst in possession of £238.72 of goods from Tesco Store, Heswall, she intended to leave the store without paying. When challenged by a member of staff, she attempted to deceive staff in to believing she had paid for the items. The officer was dressed in part uniform, subtly showed her Warrant Card, which in the circumstances was an abuse of police powers/authority.

Although payment was eventually made in full, the actions of the officer were dishonest.

Application to Attend

Thu 13th January 2022, 10:00am

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PC 2872 Mark Lee     –     North Wales Police, Constable

Police Headquarters, Glan y Don, Colwyn Bay LL29 8AW

Alleged Breaches

• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

PC 2872 Mark Lee is facing the following allegation:

On 11th October 2021 PC Lee appeared before Llandudno Magistrates Court where having entered a guilty plea, he was convicted of an offence in relation to a breach of the COVID legislation, relating to movement restrictions, Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No5) (Wales) Regulations 2020. The offence happened whilst PC Lee was off duty.

Application to Attend

Thu 13th January 2022, (time not published)

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Inspector Matthew Goldspink     –     British Transport Police, Inspector

10 Toft Green, York

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

In September 2020, it is alleged that Inspector Matthew Goldspink made inappropriate comments to a younger, female officer that was junior in rank.

Fri 14th January 2022, (time not published)

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Inspector Matthew Goldspink     –     British Transport Police, Inspector

10 Toft Green, York

Alleged Breaches

• Honesty and integrity
• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

In September 2020, it is alleged that Inspector Matthew Goldspink made inappropriate comments to a younger, female officer that was junior in rank.

Mon 17th January 2022, (time not published)

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PC Ben Pecorini, PC Myles Mykoo, Former PC Sarah Joesbury     –     Thames Valley Police, Constable

Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters Kidlington

Alleged Breaches

• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Use of force
• Orders and instructions
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

between Monday 17 January and Friday 28 January 2022 at Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters in Kidlington in front of legally qualified chairperson, Mr John Bassett. This is subject to any government changes in respect of Covid-19.

The hearing relates to Police Constables Ben Pecorini and Myles Mykoo and former Police Constable Sarah Joesbury.

It is in connection with incidents on 18 March 2019 when PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury were off-duty and socialising with other off-duty colleagues in central London.

It is alleged that during a train journey, PC Pecorini and PC Joesbury began dancing in a sexualised manner and another passenger; ‘Mr A’ began filming this.

It is alleged that PC Pecorini and former PC Joesbury spoke to Mr A and then a confrontation took place, during which force was used and injuries were caused.

It is alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury used their warrant cards to travel on the train, rather than obtaining a ticket.

The agreement with the rail company is that police officers may use their warrant cards to travel without a ticket, but will be expected to provide help and assistance if an incident occurs during the journey.

It is alleged that the three officers were too intoxicated to provide meaningful help and that using their warrant cards to travel free of charge breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Duties and Responsibilities, Orders and Instructions and Discreditable Conduct.
It is further alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury behaved in a disorderly manner on the train, engaging in noisy and drunken behaviour, in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct.
It is also alleged that PC Pecorini and former PC Joesbury engaged in sexualised and inappropriate dancing on the train, in breach of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct paragraphs of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.
It is further alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury confronted the passenger in a loud, aggressive and/or physical manner, in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct.
It is finally alleged that PC Pecorini used unreasonable force on Mr A when he struck him in the face with his elbow, in breach of the Authority, Respect and Courtesy, Use of Force and Discreditable Conduct paragraphs of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.

 

Directions

Application to Attend

Tue 18th January 2022, (time not published)

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PC Ben Pecorini, PC Myles Mykoo, Former PC Sarah Joesbury     –     Thames Valley Police, Constable

Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters Kidlington

Alleged Breaches

• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Use of force
• Orders and instructions
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

between Monday 17 January and Friday 28 January 2022 at Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters in Kidlington in front of legally qualified chairperson, Mr John Bassett. This is subject to any government changes in respect of Covid-19.

The hearing relates to Police Constables Ben Pecorini and Myles Mykoo and former Police Constable Sarah Joesbury.

It is in connection with incidents on 18 March 2019 when PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury were off-duty and socialising with other off-duty colleagues in central London.

It is alleged that during a train journey, PC Pecorini and PC Joesbury began dancing in a sexualised manner and another passenger; ‘Mr A’ began filming this.

It is alleged that PC Pecorini and former PC Joesbury spoke to Mr A and then a confrontation took place, during which force was used and injuries were caused.

It is alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury used their warrant cards to travel on the train, rather than obtaining a ticket.

The agreement with the rail company is that police officers may use their warrant cards to travel without a ticket, but will be expected to provide help and assistance if an incident occurs during the journey.

It is alleged that the three officers were too intoxicated to provide meaningful help and that using their warrant cards to travel free of charge breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Duties and Responsibilities, Orders and Instructions and Discreditable Conduct.
It is further alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury behaved in a disorderly manner on the train, engaging in noisy and drunken behaviour, in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct.
It is also alleged that PC Pecorini and former PC Joesbury engaged in sexualised and inappropriate dancing on the train, in breach of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct paragraphs of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.
It is further alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury confronted the passenger in a loud, aggressive and/or physical manner, in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct.
It is finally alleged that PC Pecorini used unreasonable force on Mr A when he struck him in the face with his elbow, in breach of the Authority, Respect and Courtesy, Use of Force and Discreditable Conduct paragraphs of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.

 

Directions

Application to Attend

Wed 19th January 2022, (time not published)

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PC Ben Pecorini, PC Myles Mykoo, Former PC Sarah Joesbury     –     Thames Valley Police, Constable

Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters Kidlington

Alleged Breaches

• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Use of force
• Orders and instructions
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

between Monday 17 January and Friday 28 January 2022 at Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters in Kidlington in front of legally qualified chairperson, Mr John Bassett. This is subject to any government changes in respect of Covid-19.

The hearing relates to Police Constables Ben Pecorini and Myles Mykoo and former Police Constable Sarah Joesbury.

It is in connection with incidents on 18 March 2019 when PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury were off-duty and socialising with other off-duty colleagues in central London.

It is alleged that during a train journey, PC Pecorini and PC Joesbury began dancing in a sexualised manner and another passenger; ‘Mr A’ began filming this.

It is alleged that PC Pecorini and former PC Joesbury spoke to Mr A and then a confrontation took place, during which force was used and injuries were caused.

It is alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury used their warrant cards to travel on the train, rather than obtaining a ticket.

The agreement with the rail company is that police officers may use their warrant cards to travel without a ticket, but will be expected to provide help and assistance if an incident occurs during the journey.

It is alleged that the three officers were too intoxicated to provide meaningful help and that using their warrant cards to travel free of charge breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Duties and Responsibilities, Orders and Instructions and Discreditable Conduct.
It is further alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury behaved in a disorderly manner on the train, engaging in noisy and drunken behaviour, in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct.
It is also alleged that PC Pecorini and former PC Joesbury engaged in sexualised and inappropriate dancing on the train, in breach of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct paragraphs of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.
It is further alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury confronted the passenger in a loud, aggressive and/or physical manner, in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct.
It is finally alleged that PC Pecorini used unreasonable force on Mr A when he struck him in the face with his elbow, in breach of the Authority, Respect and Courtesy, Use of Force and Discreditable Conduct paragraphs of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.

 

Directions

Application to Attend

Thu 20th January 2022, (time not published)

View on Misconduct 999

PC Ben Pecorini, PC Myles Mykoo, Former PC Sarah Joesbury     –     Thames Valley Police, Constable

Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters Kidlington

Alleged Breaches

• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Use of force
• Orders and instructions
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

between Monday 17 January and Friday 28 January 2022 at Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters in Kidlington in front of legally qualified chairperson, Mr John Bassett. This is subject to any government changes in respect of Covid-19.

The hearing relates to Police Constables Ben Pecorini and Myles Mykoo and former Police Constable Sarah Joesbury.

It is in connection with incidents on 18 March 2019 when PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury were off-duty and socialising with other off-duty colleagues in central London.

It is alleged that during a train journey, PC Pecorini and PC Joesbury began dancing in a sexualised manner and another passenger; ‘Mr A’ began filming this.

It is alleged that PC Pecorini and former PC Joesbury spoke to Mr A and then a confrontation took place, during which force was used and injuries were caused.

It is alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury used their warrant cards to travel on the train, rather than obtaining a ticket.

The agreement with the rail company is that police officers may use their warrant cards to travel without a ticket, but will be expected to provide help and assistance if an incident occurs during the journey.

It is alleged that the three officers were too intoxicated to provide meaningful help and that using their warrant cards to travel free of charge breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Duties and Responsibilities, Orders and Instructions and Discreditable Conduct.
It is further alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury behaved in a disorderly manner on the train, engaging in noisy and drunken behaviour, in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct.
It is also alleged that PC Pecorini and former PC Joesbury engaged in sexualised and inappropriate dancing on the train, in breach of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct paragraphs of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.
It is further alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury confronted the passenger in a loud, aggressive and/or physical manner, in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct.
It is finally alleged that PC Pecorini used unreasonable force on Mr A when he struck him in the face with his elbow, in breach of the Authority, Respect and Courtesy, Use of Force and Discreditable Conduct paragraphs of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.

 

Directions

Application to Attend

Fri 21st January 2022, (time not published)

View on Misconduct 999

PC Ben Pecorini, PC Myles Mykoo, Former PC Sarah Joesbury     –     Thames Valley Police, Constable

Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters Kidlington

Alleged Breaches

• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Use of force
• Orders and instructions
• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

between Monday 17 January and Friday 28 January 2022 at Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters in Kidlington in front of legally qualified chairperson, Mr John Bassett. This is subject to any government changes in respect of Covid-19.

The hearing relates to Police Constables Ben Pecorini and Myles Mykoo and former Police Constable Sarah Joesbury.

It is in connection with incidents on 18 March 2019 when PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury were off-duty and socialising with other off-duty colleagues in central London.

It is alleged that during a train journey, PC Pecorini and PC Joesbury began dancing in a sexualised manner and another passenger; ‘Mr A’ began filming this.

It is alleged that PC Pecorini and former PC Joesbury spoke to Mr A and then a confrontation took place, during which force was used and injuries were caused.

It is alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury used their warrant cards to travel on the train, rather than obtaining a ticket.

The agreement with the rail company is that police officers may use their warrant cards to travel without a ticket, but will be expected to provide help and assistance if an incident occurs during the journey.

It is alleged that the three officers were too intoxicated to provide meaningful help and that using their warrant cards to travel free of charge breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Duties and Responsibilities, Orders and Instructions and Discreditable Conduct.
It is further alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury behaved in a disorderly manner on the train, engaging in noisy and drunken behaviour, in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct.
It is also alleged that PC Pecorini and former PC Joesbury engaged in sexualised and inappropriate dancing on the train, in breach of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct paragraphs of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.
It is further alleged that PC Pecorini, PC Mykoo and former PC Joesbury confronted the passenger in a loud, aggressive and/or physical manner, in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct.
It is finally alleged that PC Pecorini used unreasonable force on Mr A when he struck him in the face with his elbow, in breach of the Authority, Respect and Courtesy, Use of Force and Discreditable Conduct paragraphs of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.

 

Directions

Application to Attend

Mon 17th January 2022, 9:30am

View on Misconduct 999

Police Constable 8861 McHugh     –     Lancashire Constabulary, Constable

Leyland Police Station, Lancastergate, Leyland PR25 2EX

Alleged Breaches

• Confidentiality
• Conduct

The hearing is to be held in public.

It is alleged by the Appropriate Authority that being a police officer with Lancashire Constabulary, Police Constable 8861 Connor McHugh breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour set out in Schedule 2 to the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020, by gaining access to Police computer systems and subsequently disclosed some of the information obtained to third parties.

Application to Attend

Tue 18th January 2022, 10:00am

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Former Police officer 2287 Christopher Lings     –     Humberside Police, Former Officer

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

Alleged Breaches

• Conduct

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

It is alleged that former PC Lings breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in that:

1. On 16th March 2020, he was at the home address of PC A where he:

a) Made comments that were personal, derogatory and of a sexual nature aimed towards PC A.

b) Subjected PC A to unwanted touching. In particular he:

Placed his hand on PC A’s leg and moved his hand towards the top of her leg and crotch area;
Pushed her onto the bed;
Lay on top of her;
Kissed her face and neck; and/or
Touched her over her clothing.
2. On 20th December 2019, whilst present in a hotel room in Lincoln following his Patrol’s Christmas party, he subjected PC B to unwanted touching. In particular he:

Pushed her backwards onto the bed; and/or
Lay on top of her.

Application to Attend

Wed 19th January 2022, 10:00am

View on Misconduct 999

Detective Constable (Name Not Disclosed)     –     Leicestershire Police, Constable

(Location unknown)

Alleged Breaches

• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct
• Challenging and reporting improper conduct

The hearing is to be held in private.

A Leicestershire Police detective constable will face a gross misconduct hearing next week (19 to 21 January).

It is alleged that in February 2021, the conduct of the officer breached the standards of professional behaviour namely discreditable conduct, duties and responsibilities and failing to challenge/report in respect of his dealings with a female colleague.

It is alleged that the officer had intimate and/or sexual relations with the colleague while on work premises and that he inappropriately engaged in sexual text conversation with her while on duty.

It is also alleged that on other occasions, while not on work premises, the officer was aware that his colleague was on duty when they had intimate and/or sexual relations and that the he failed to challenge and/or report his colleague’s on duty conduct.

Directions

Application to Attend

Thu 20th January 2022, 10:00am

View on Misconduct 999

Detective Constable (Name Not Disclosed)     –     Leicestershire Police, Constable

(Location unknown)

Alleged Breaches

• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct
• Challenging and reporting improper conduct

The hearing is to be held in private.

A Leicestershire Police detective constable will face a gross misconduct hearing next week (19 to 21 January).

It is alleged that in February 2021, the conduct of the officer breached the standards of professional behaviour namely discreditable conduct, duties and responsibilities and failing to challenge/report in respect of his dealings with a female colleague.

It is alleged that the officer had intimate and/or sexual relations with the colleague while on work premises and that he inappropriately engaged in sexual text conversation with her while on duty.

It is also alleged that on other occasions, while not on work premises, the officer was aware that his colleague was on duty when they had intimate and/or sexual relations and that the he failed to challenge and/or report his colleague’s on duty conduct.

Directions

Application to Attend

Fri 21st January 2022, 10:00am

View on Misconduct 999

Detective Constable (Name Not Disclosed)     –     Leicestershire Police, Constable

(Location unknown)

Alleged Breaches

• Duties and responsibilities
• Conduct
• Challenging and reporting improper conduct

The hearing is to be held in private.

A Leicestershire Police detective constable will face a gross misconduct hearing next week (19 to 21 January).

It is alleged that in February 2021, the conduct of the officer breached the standards of professional behaviour namely discreditable conduct, duties and responsibilities and failing to challenge/report in respect of his dealings with a female colleague.

It is alleged that the officer had intimate and/or sexual relations with the colleague while on work premises and that he inappropriately engaged in sexual text conversation with her while on duty.

It is also alleged that on other occasions, while not on work premises, the officer was aware that his colleague was on duty when they had intimate and/or sexual relations and that the he failed to challenge and/or report his colleague’s on duty conduct.

Directions

Application to Attend