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5-Day Summary
Mon 7th February 2022, 9:30am Hindlip Hall HQ, Worcester
Former officer Jonathan Townsend – West Mercia Police, Former Officer
No further information has been provided by the force into the circumstances of the alleged breaches.
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Mon 7th February 2022, 10:00am Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Police Sergeant George Panayi – Metropolitan Police Service, Sergeant
- On 21st December 2019 it is alleged that PS Panayi whilst on duty kissed the cheek of another officer without their consent.
- On 3rd February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi pinched the cheek of the same officer without their consent.
- On 9th February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi opened a toilet door knowing that the same officer was in there and then placing his foot in the doorway to prevent the door from being closed.
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Tue 8th February 2022, 10:00am The Professional Standards Department, Sheffield
An Officer (LQC Direction Officer should Not Be Named) – South Yorkshire Police, (Rank undisclosed)
On 21 August 2020, an officer sent an email to a member of staff at South Yorkshire Police, in which the officer stated that they had an appointment on the morning of the 25th August 2020, which was untrue and which they knew to be untrue.
On or around the 22 August 2020, whilst off sick from work, the officer travelled to Greece without notifying a supervisor and/or seeking authorisation or leave.
On 25 August 2020, while off sick from work and on holiday in Greece, during a phone call with the Occupational Health Unit, an officer informed the Occupational Health Unit that they were at a funeral in Belgium, which was untrue and which they knew to be untrue.
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Tue 8th February 2022, 10:00am Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Police Sergeant George Panayi – Metropolitan Police Service, Sergeant
- On 21st December 2019 it is alleged that PS Panayi whilst on duty kissed the cheek of another officer without their consent.
- On 3rd February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi pinched the cheek of the same officer without their consent.
- On 9th February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi opened a toilet door knowing that the same officer was in there and then placing his foot in the doorway to prevent the door from being closed.
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Tue 8th February 2022, 10:00am Merseyside Police Headquarters, Cazneau Street, Liverpool, L3 3AN
PC 8250 Moore – Merseyside Police, Constable
The officer will face allegations that he used derogatory and offensive language whilst a colleague was using a social media voice note.
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Wed 9th February 2022, 10:00am The Professional Standards Department, Sheffield
An Officer (LQC Direction Officer should Not Be Named) – South Yorkshire Police, (Rank undisclosed)
On 21 August 2020, an officer sent an email to a member of staff at South Yorkshire Police, in which the officer stated that they had an appointment on the morning of the 25th August 2020, which was untrue and which they knew to be untrue.
On or around the 22 August 2020, whilst off sick from work, the officer travelled to Greece without notifying a supervisor and/or seeking authorisation or leave.
On 25 August 2020, while off sick from work and on holiday in Greece, during a phone call with the Occupational Health Unit, an officer informed the Occupational Health Unit that they were at a funeral in Belgium, which was untrue and which they knew to be untrue.
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Wed 9th February 2022, 10:00am Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Police Sergeant George Panayi – Metropolitan Police Service, Sergeant
- On 21st December 2019 it is alleged that PS Panayi whilst on duty kissed the cheek of another officer without their consent.
- On 3rd February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi pinched the cheek of the same officer without their consent.
- On 9th February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi opened a toilet door knowing that the same officer was in there and then placing his foot in the doorway to prevent the door from being closed.
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Wed 9th February 2022, 10:00am Merseyside Police Headquarters, Cazneau Street, Liverpool, L3 3AN
PC 8250 Moore – Merseyside Police, Constable
The officer will face allegations that he used derogatory and offensive language whilst a colleague was using a social media voice note.
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Thu 10th February 2022, 10:00am Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Police Sergeant George Panayi – Metropolitan Police Service, Sergeant
- On 21st December 2019 it is alleged that PS Panayi whilst on duty kissed the cheek of another officer without their consent.
- On 3rd February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi pinched the cheek of the same officer without their consent.
- On 9th February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi opened a toilet door knowing that the same officer was in there and then placing his foot in the doorway to prevent the door from being closed.
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Fri 11th February 2022, 10:00am Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Police Sergeant George Panayi – Metropolitan Police Service, Sergeant
- On 21st December 2019 it is alleged that PS Panayi whilst on duty kissed the cheek of another officer without their consent.
- On 3rd February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi pinched the cheek of the same officer without their consent.
- On 9th February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi opened a toilet door knowing that the same officer was in there and then placing his foot in the doorway to prevent the door from being closed.
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Fri 11th February 2022, 10:00am North Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Alverton Court, Crosby Road, Northallerton, DL6 1BF
PC 690 Graeme Gale – North Yorkshire Police, Constable
On the 14th July 2021, PC Gale, whilst off duty, assaulted a 14-year-old boy (Boy A) on Darlington Road, Richmond. In particular by pulling/dragging him off a wall, applying to him, and/or attempting on him numerous leg sweeps/kicks and caused him to fall to the ground. The assault resulted in visible injury in the form of scratches to the back of his neck and pain. On the 29th November 2021, PC Gale attended Teesside Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to the assault of Boy A. On the 17th December 2021, PC Gale attended Teesside Magistrates Court and was sentenced to a 12-month community order and ordered to pay a victims’ surcharge and costs.
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Hearings List (14 days)
Mon 7th February 2022, 9:30am |
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Former officer Jonathan Townsend – West Mercia Police, Former Officer
Hindlip Hall HQ, Worcester
Alleged Breaches
- Authority, respect and courtesy
- Duties and responsibilities
The hearing is to be held in public.
No further information has been provided by the force into the circumstances of the alleged breaches.
Mon 7th February 2022, 10:00am |
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Police Sergeant George Panayi – Metropolitan Police Service, Sergeant
Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Alleged Breaches
- Authority, respect and courtesy
The hearing is to be held in public.
- On 21st December 2019 it is alleged that PS Panayi whilst on duty kissed the cheek of another officer without their consent.
- On 3rd February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi pinched the cheek of the same officer without their consent.
- On 9th February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi opened a toilet door knowing that the same officer was in there and then placing his foot in the doorway to prevent the door from being closed.
Tue 8th February 2022, 10:00am |
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An Officer (LQC Direction Officer should Not Be Named) – South Yorkshire Police, (Rank undisclosed)
The Professional Standards Department, Sheffield
Alleged Breaches
- Honesty and integrity
- Duties and responsibilities
It is not currently known whether the hearing is to be held in private or public.
On 21 August 2020, an officer sent an email to a member of staff at South Yorkshire Police, in which the officer stated that they had an appointment on the morning of the 25th August 2020, which was untrue and which they knew to be untrue.
On or around the 22 August 2020, whilst off sick from work, the officer travelled to Greece without notifying a supervisor and/or seeking authorisation or leave.
On 25 August 2020, while off sick from work and on holiday in Greece, during a phone call with the Occupational Health Unit, an officer informed the Occupational Health Unit that they were at a funeral in Belgium, which was untrue and which they knew to be untrue.
Tue 8th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Police Sergeant George Panayi – Metropolitan Police Service, Sergeant
Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Alleged Breaches
- Authority, respect and courtesy
The hearing is to be held in public.
- On 21st December 2019 it is alleged that PS Panayi whilst on duty kissed the cheek of another officer without their consent.
- On 3rd February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi pinched the cheek of the same officer without their consent.
- On 9th February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi opened a toilet door knowing that the same officer was in there and then placing his foot in the doorway to prevent the door from being closed.
Tue 8th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC 8250 Moore – Merseyside Police, Constable
Merseyside Police Headquarters, Cazneau Street, Liverpool, L3 3AN
Alleged Breaches
- Equality and diversity
- Conduct
The hearing is to be held in public.
The officer will face allegations that he used derogatory and offensive language whilst a colleague was using a social media voice note.
Wed 9th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
An Officer (LQC Direction Officer should Not Be Named) – South Yorkshire Police, (Rank undisclosed)
The Professional Standards Department, Sheffield
Alleged Breaches
- Honesty and integrity
- Duties and responsibilities
It is not currently known whether the hearing is to be held in private or public.
On 21 August 2020, an officer sent an email to a member of staff at South Yorkshire Police, in which the officer stated that they had an appointment on the morning of the 25th August 2020, which was untrue and which they knew to be untrue.
On or around the 22 August 2020, whilst off sick from work, the officer travelled to Greece without notifying a supervisor and/or seeking authorisation or leave.
On 25 August 2020, while off sick from work and on holiday in Greece, during a phone call with the Occupational Health Unit, an officer informed the Occupational Health Unit that they were at a funeral in Belgium, which was untrue and which they knew to be untrue.
Wed 9th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Police Sergeant George Panayi – Metropolitan Police Service, Sergeant
Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Alleged Breaches
- Authority, respect and courtesy
The hearing is to be held in public.
- On 21st December 2019 it is alleged that PS Panayi whilst on duty kissed the cheek of another officer without their consent.
- On 3rd February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi pinched the cheek of the same officer without their consent.
- On 9th February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi opened a toilet door knowing that the same officer was in there and then placing his foot in the doorway to prevent the door from being closed.
Wed 9th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC 8250 Moore – Merseyside Police, Constable
Merseyside Police Headquarters, Cazneau Street, Liverpool, L3 3AN
Alleged Breaches
- Equality and diversity
- Conduct
The hearing is to be held in public.
The officer will face allegations that he used derogatory and offensive language whilst a colleague was using a social media voice note.
Thu 10th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Police Sergeant George Panayi – Metropolitan Police Service, Sergeant
Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Alleged Breaches
- Authority, respect and courtesy
The hearing is to be held in public.
- On 21st December 2019 it is alleged that PS Panayi whilst on duty kissed the cheek of another officer without their consent.
- On 3rd February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi pinched the cheek of the same officer without their consent.
- On 9th February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi opened a toilet door knowing that the same officer was in there and then placing his foot in the doorway to prevent the door from being closed.
Fri 11th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Police Sergeant George Panayi – Metropolitan Police Service, Sergeant
Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Alleged Breaches
- Authority, respect and courtesy
The hearing is to be held in public.
- On 21st December 2019 it is alleged that PS Panayi whilst on duty kissed the cheek of another officer without their consent.
- On 3rd February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi pinched the cheek of the same officer without their consent.
- On 9th February 2020 it is also alleged that PS Panayi opened a toilet door knowing that the same officer was in there and then placing his foot in the doorway to prevent the door from being closed.
Fri 11th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC 690 Graeme Gale – North Yorkshire Police, Constable
North Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Alverton Court, Crosby Road, Northallerton, DL6 1BF
Alleged Breaches
- Conduct
The hearing is to be held in public.
On the 14th July 2021, PC Gale, whilst off duty, assaulted a 14-year-old boy (Boy A) on Darlington Road, Richmond. In particular by pulling/dragging him off a wall, applying to him, and/or attempting on him numerous leg sweeps/kicks and caused him to fall to the ground. The assault resulted in visible injury in the form of scratches to the back of his neck and pain. On the 29th November 2021, PC Gale attended Teesside Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to the assault of Boy A. On the 17th December 2021, PC Gale attended Teesside Magistrates Court and was sentenced to a 12-month community order and ordered to pay a victims’ surcharge and costs.
Mon 14th February 2022, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Commander Julian Bennett – Metropolitan Police Service, Commander
Empress State Building, Lillie Rd, London
Alleged Breaches
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Conduct
The hearing is to be held in public.
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.
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.
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.
Mon 14th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC 6368 Rory Mayes and PC 2569 Leigh Pateman – Thames Valley Police, Constable
Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters Kidlington
Alleged Breaches
- Use of force
The hearing is to be held in public.
It is alleged that the officers were on duty together on 22 June 2021 when they became involved in a pursuit on a motor vehicle and thereafter the restraint and arrest of a male on the hard shoulder.
During their involvement with the male it is alleged that both officers discharged their Taser.
It is also alleged that one officer kicked the male in the neck area while the other officer kicked him in the back.
It is alleged that they used unnecessary force to detain the male.
Tue 15th February 2022, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Commander Julian Bennett – Metropolitan Police Service, Commander
Empress State Building, Lillie Rd, London
Alleged Breaches
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Conduct
The hearing is to be held in public.
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.
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.
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 15th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC 6368 Rory Mayes and PC 2569 Leigh Pateman – Thames Valley Police, Constable
Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters Kidlington
Alleged Breaches
- Use of force
The hearing is to be held in public.
It is alleged that the officers were on duty together on 22 June 2021 when they became involved in a pursuit on a motor vehicle and thereafter the restraint and arrest of a male on the hard shoulder.
During their involvement with the male it is alleged that both officers discharged their Taser.
It is also alleged that one officer kicked the male in the neck area while the other officer kicked him in the back.
It is alleged that they used unnecessary force to detain the male.
Wed 16th February 2022, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Commander Julian Bennett – Metropolitan Police Service, Commander
Empress State Building, Lillie Rd, London
Alleged Breaches
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Conduct
The hearing is to be held in public.
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.
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.
It is alleged that on 21 July 2020 Cdr Bennett provided an explanation for refusing to provide a sample for a with cause drugs test that he knew to be untrue and that his behaviour brings discredit upon the police service and undermines confidence in it.
Wed 16th February 2022, 8:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Special Constable Benson Wilhelm. – Metropolitan Police Service, (Rank undisclosed)
Empress State Building, Lillie Road, SW6, London
Alleged Breaches
- Conduct
The hearing is to be held in public.
On 14 June 2020, whilst off duty, Special Constable Benson Wilhelm was seen damaging several cars in Chiltern Grove area of Southwark by scratching the paintwork. Special Constable Wilhelm was seen and challenged by the occupant of one of the cars and fled the scene. Special Constable Wilhelm was chased by the occupant of one vehicle and one other person, at which time Special Constable Wilhelm identified himself as a Police Officer. A police vehicle was flagged down by the members of the public and Special Constable Wilhelm was arrested
On 30 June 2021 Special Constable Wilhelm received a criminal conviction for two counts of criminal damage. Special Constable Wilhelm also received a fine of £350 and to pay compensation of £696 for the first vehicle, and a fine of £350 and to pay compensation of £500 for the second vehicle.
Wed 16th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC 6368 Rory Mayes and PC 2569 Leigh Pateman – Thames Valley Police, Constable
Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters Kidlington
Alleged Breaches
- Use of force
The hearing is to be held in public.
It is alleged that the officers were on duty together on 22 June 2021 when they became involved in a pursuit on a motor vehicle and thereafter the restraint and arrest of a male on the hard shoulder.
During their involvement with the male it is alleged that both officers discharged their Taser.
It is also alleged that one officer kicked the male in the neck area while the other officer kicked him in the back.
It is alleged that they used unnecessary force to detain the male.
Thu 17th February 2022, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Commander Julian Bennett – Metropolitan Police Service, Commander
Empress State Building, Lillie Rd, London
Alleged Breaches
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Conduct
The hearing is to be held in public.
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.
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.
It is alleged that on 21 July 2020 Cdr Bennett provided an explanation for refusing to provide a sample for a with cause drugs test that he knew to be untrue and that his behaviour brings discredit upon the police service and undermines confidence in it.
Thu 17th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC 6368 Rory Mayes and PC 2569 Leigh Pateman – Thames Valley Police, Constable
Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters Kidlington
Alleged Breaches
- Use of force
The hearing is to be held in public.
It is alleged that the officers were on duty together on 22 June 2021 when they became involved in a pursuit on a motor vehicle and thereafter the restraint and arrest of a male on the hard shoulder.
During their involvement with the male it is alleged that both officers discharged their Taser.
It is also alleged that one officer kicked the male in the neck area while the other officer kicked him in the back.
It is alleged that they used unnecessary force to detain the male.
Fri 18th February 2022, 9:30am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
Commander Julian Bennett – Metropolitan Police Service, Commander
Empress State Building, Lillie Rd, London
Alleged Breaches
- Honesty and integrity
- Orders and instructions
- Conduct
The hearing is to be held in public.
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.
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.
It is alleged that on 21 July 2020 Cdr Bennett provided an explanation for refusing to provide a sample for a with cause drugs test that he knew to be untrue and that his behaviour brings discredit upon the police service and undermines confidence in it.
Fri 18th February 2022, 10:00am |
View on Misconduct 999 |
PC 6368 Rory Mayes and PC 2569 Leigh Pateman – Thames Valley Police, Constable
Thames Valley Police’s Headquarters Kidlington
Alleged Breaches
- Use of force
The hearing is to be held in public.
It is alleged that the officers were on duty together on 22 June 2021 when they became involved in a pursuit on a motor vehicle and thereafter the restraint and arrest of a male on the hard shoulder.
During their involvement with the male it is alleged that both officers discharged their Taser.
It is also alleged that one officer kicked the male in the neck area while the other officer kicked him in the back.
It is alleged that they used unnecessary force to detain the male.
