The Midlands

Why Weren’t They Named? Northamptonshire Police Questioned Over Five Criminally Charged Officers

Northamptonshire Police has been asked to explain why five police officers charged with criminal offences were apparently not publicly named in press releases — after the force said their cases “did not progress to trial”. The five cases account for more than 70% of the seven police officers Northamptonshire Police says were charged with criminal… Continue reading Why Weren’t They Named? Northamptonshire Police Questioned Over Five Criminally Charged Officers

Rarely Praised, Often Criticised: Charing Cross Investigation Shows The IOPC At Its Best

Fifteen officers have committed gross misconduct, 14 have been barred from policing and another 15 officers or staff remain under investigation following one of the police watchdog’s largest-ever investigations. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is accustomed to criticism. Members of the public frequently accuse the police watchdog of taking too long, failing to secure… Continue reading Rarely Praised, Often Criticised: Charing Cross Investigation Shows The IOPC At Its Best

Northamptonshire Police Took 18 Months To Answer FOI Request About Criminality Among Its Officers

Northamptonshire Police has admitted a major Freedom of Information backlog after taking more than 18 months to answer a request for information about officers charged with criminal offences. Misconduct999 submitted the Freedom of Information request in February 2025. The force did not provide its substantive response until 2 September 2026. The request sought information about… Continue reading Northamptonshire Police Took 18 Months To Answer FOI Request About Criminality Among Its Officers

PC Poppy Castle And PC Joseph Wiley Named Ahead Of Hearing Over Alleged Abuse About Detainee’s Neurodiversity

PC Poppy Castle and PC Joseph Wiley will face a public misconduct hearing over allegations that derogatory and discriminatory remarks were made about a neurodivergent detainee and their son after an officer’s body-worn camera was switched off. Two Nottinghamshire Police officers have been publicly named following representations from Misconduct999 concerning applications for anonymity and reporting… Continue reading PC Poppy Castle And PC Joseph Wiley Named Ahead Of Hearing Over Alleged Abuse About Detainee’s Neurodiversity

Police Chief Took Own Officers To High Court Over Misconduct Sanctions

Derbyshire’s former Chief Constable took two of her own officers to the High Court after a misconduct panel spared them dismissal – with both officers opposing her attempt to overturn the decision. Rachel Swann, who has since retired as Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary, launched the court challenge after PC Jack Large and PC James… Continue reading Police Chief Took Own Officers To High Court Over Misconduct Sanctions

Police Officer Made 11th-hour Bid To DELAY Hearing Before Being SACKED Over Racist And Sexist Posts — Including Comment That ‘Condoned Violence’ Against A Child

PC Stefan Downs emailed at 7.30am on the morning of his misconduct hearing, seeking an adjournment, saying he had not been offered reasonable adjustments His Police Federation representative advanced the application — but Chief Constable Simon Blatchly refused to delay proceedings and went ahead without the officer Downs was then dismissed without notice after all… Continue reading Police Officer Made 11th-hour Bid To DELAY Hearing Before Being SACKED Over Racist And Sexist Posts — Including Comment That ‘Condoned Violence’ Against A Child

Anonymity Sought For Nottinghamshire Police Officers Facing Misconduct Hearing—but Force Gives No Reason For Secrecy

Organisations entitled to respond to applications for anonymity and reporting restrictions at an upcoming police misconduct hearing have been given almost no information about what is being sought or why. Two serving Nottinghamshire Police officers are due to appear before a misconduct hearing at the force’s Sherwood Lodge headquarters from 21 to 23 September 2026.… Continue reading Anonymity Sought For Nottinghamshire Police Officers Facing Misconduct Hearing—but Force Gives No Reason For Secrecy

Curiosity Got Him Sacked: West Mercia Cop Dismissed For Snooping On Confidential Police Records

A police officer’s curiosity cost him his career after he repeatedly snooped through confidential records about someone with whom he had a personal connection. PC Ryan Clarke used West Mercia Police computer systems to view custody details, addresses, a photograph and a detention log without a legitimate policing purpose. Clarke, who joined the force in… Continue reading Curiosity Got Him Sacked: West Mercia Cop Dismissed For Snooping On Confidential Police Records

“That’s What We’ll Be Doing In Ibiza Babe. Crushing Up A Pill And Sniffing It For Breakfast!”

“That’s what we’ll be doing in Ibiza babe. Crushing up a pill and sniffing it for breakfast!” Those were the words of a serving police officer who took illegal drugs, lied about a family emergency to obtain compassionate leave and misused a police computer to help a friend. The former Northamptonshire Police constable, who has… Continue reading “That’s What We’ll Be Doing In Ibiza Babe. Crushing Up A Pill And Sniffing It For Breakfast!”

Former West Midlands Police Chief Craig Guildford Investigated For Possible Gross Misconduct

IOPC examining former chief constable’s oversight of an intelligence briefing which underpinned the decision to prohibit Israeli supporters from attending a match at Villa Park Former West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford has been notified that he is under investigation for possible gross misconduct over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from… Continue reading Former West Midlands Police Chief Craig Guildford Investigated For Possible Gross Misconduct

College Of Policing Continues To Publish Misconduct Details Withheld By West Midlands Police As Force Leaves Key Questions Unanswered

West Midlands Police said extensive redactions were necessary to protect a victim, but has not explained why it withheld information that the College of Policing still makes available. A transparency dispute has emerged over the determination from an accelerated misconduct hearing involving a former West Midlands Police constable in July 2026. West Midlands Police removed… Continue reading College Of Policing Continues To Publish Misconduct Details Withheld By West Midlands Police As Force Leaves Key Questions Unanswered

Two Serving Police Officers Face Misconduct Hearing —As Applications Are Made For Anonymity And Private Proceedings

The unnamed Nottinghamshire Police officers are accused of breaching professional standards relating to integrity, authority, respect and courtesy, equality and diversity, and discreditable conduct. Two serving police officers are to face a three-day misconduct hearing over allegations involving integrity, equality and diversity, and discreditable conduct. The Nottinghamshire Police officers, whose identities have not been disclosed,… Continue reading Two Serving Police Officers Face Misconduct Hearing —As Applications Are Made For Anonymity And Private Proceedings

Detective Accused Of Pressuring Colleague To Certify Son’s Passport Despite Being Told: ‘I Don’t Know Him’

A DETECTIVE is facing a public misconduct hearing over claims she pressured a colleague to certify a copy of her son’s passport. DC Stephe Dyer allegedly approached the colleague in February 2025 and asked her to certify the document. But the colleague reportedly told DC Dyer that she did not know her son and was… Continue reading Detective Accused Of Pressuring Colleague To Certify Son’s Passport Despite Being Told: ‘I Don’t Know Him’

Dedicated Police Inspector Sacked After Going Too Far In Helping Vulnerable Man

A police inspector who saw himself as a vulnerable man’s “saviour” has been sacked after paying off his drug debt and advising him not to tell officers about the demands being made against him. Inspector Andrew Price gave the man food, shopping, money and a birthday present after meeting him through his duties with Lincolnshire… Continue reading Dedicated Police Inspector Sacked After Going Too Far In Helping Vulnerable Man

Former PC Showed Colleagues Naked Photos And Sex Video Despite Repeated Pleas To Stop

Former Staffordshire Police officer Lewis Edwards would have been dismissed without notice after sexually harassing colleagues by showing them unsolicited naked photographs and a video of penetrative sex. A misconduct panel found Edwards continued displaying explicit material on his phone even after a colleague repeatedly told him he did not want to see it and… Continue reading Former PC Showed Colleagues Naked Photos And Sex Video Despite Repeated Pleas To Stop

Former West Midlands Police Officer Would Have Been Dismissed After Accessing Confidential Records For Personal Reasons

Former West Midlands Police officer would have been dismissed after accessing confidential records for personal reasons A former West Midlands Police officer would have been dismissed after repeatedly using police computer systems to access confidential information about people connected to her. Former PC Katie Bowie carried out targeted searches between December 27, 2022, and December… Continue reading Former West Midlands Police Officer Would Have Been Dismissed After Accessing Confidential Records For Personal Reasons

Don’t Worry, No-one Is Going To Come In Here”: Derbyshire Police Inspector Would Have Been Sacked Over Sexual Misconduct

A former Derbyshire police inspector would have been dismissed without notice after three allegations involving two officers he supervised were proven at a misconduct hearing. Richard Booth, who retired from Derbyshire Constabulary in August 2025, faced proceedings at the force’s headquarters between June 1 and 5, 2026. The first allegation concerned Person B, who attended… Continue reading Don’t Worry, No-one Is Going To Come In Here”: Derbyshire Police Inspector Would Have Been Sacked Over Sexual Misconduct

“I Looked At The Line And Said, ‘Fuck It’”: Former Police Officer Would Have Been Sacked After Sexually Harassing Two Female Colleagues, Panel Rules

“I looked at the line and said, ‘fuck it”: Former police officer would have been sacked after sexually harassing two female colleagues, panel rules A former Staffordshire Police officer who told a younger colleague she was in his “wank bank”, admitted he had a “stonking throb” while thinking about her and later groped another female… Continue reading “I Looked At The Line And Said, ‘Fuck It’”: Former Police Officer Would Have Been Sacked After Sexually Harassing Two Female Colleagues, Panel Rules

‘I Don’t Regret It’: Volunteer Police Sergeant Sacked Over Facebook Post Showing ‘ANAL C*’ T-shirt**

Warning: Offensive/discriminatory language. A volunteer police sergeant who told a misconduct panel “I don’t regret” his actions has been sacked after posting a Facebook photograph of himself wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the words “ANAL C*”**. Jason Payne, of Devon and Cornwall Police, was dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel ruled his conduct amounted… Continue reading ‘I Don’t Regret It’: Volunteer Police Sergeant Sacked Over Facebook Post Showing ‘ANAL C*’ T-shirt**

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Police Federation Secretary Has Gross Misconduct Allegations Proven Over Overtime And On-call Payment Claims

Peter Nightingale, the Secretary of West Mercia Police Federation responsible for representing around 2,400 officers, had allegations of gross misconduct proven after a disciplinary panel concluded he acted dishonestly over overtime and on-call payment claims. Nightingale, one of the most senior elected figures within the West Mercia Police Federation, appeared before a two-day misconduct hearing… Continue reading Police Federation Secretary Has Gross Misconduct Allegations Proven Over Overtime And On-call Payment Claims

Postcode Lottery Of Police Transparency: Some Forces Keep Years Of Misconduct Records Online While Others Remove Them After Just 28 Days

A Misconduct999 review of all 46 police forces in England and Wales has uncovered dramatic differences in how misconduct information is retained and published, with some forces maintaining archives dating back to 2016 while others appear to have no publicly accessible historical archive at all. A police officer can face a public misconduct hearing, have… Continue reading Postcode Lottery Of Police Transparency: Some Forces Keep Years Of Misconduct Records Online While Others Remove Them After Just 28 Days

West Midlands Police Inspector Moran Drank 7–8 Pints The Night Before — Then Turned Up For Duty Above Police Alcohol Limit But Kept His Job

Senior officer found to have committed gross misconduct after attending a police meeting over the force’s alcohol threshold but avoided the sack and was handed a warning instead Senior officer found to have committed gross misconduct after colleagues smelled alcohol on his breath during morning briefing, yet avoided the sack. A senior police officer who… Continue reading West Midlands Police Inspector Moran Drank 7–8 Pints The Night Before — Then Turned Up For Duty Above Police Alcohol Limit But Kept His Job

Former Pc James Sarkar Cleared After Misconduct Case COLLAPSES Over Missing Evidence

Ex-officer had already left the force before hearing, as the chief constable rules claims he walked out of shifts early, ‘not supported’ A misconduct case against a police officer accused of repeatedly walking off the job has dramatically collapsed after bosses admitted the evidence simply wasn’t there. Former PC James Sarkar, who had already left… Continue reading Former Pc James Sarkar Cleared After Misconduct Case COLLAPSES Over Missing Evidence