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
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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
“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!”
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
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
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 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**
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
DC Natalie Baker Given Written Warning After Boozy Night Out Led To Inappropriate Contact With Colleague
Detective Constable Natalie Baker has been issued with a written warning after a misconduct panel found she touched a colleague’s bottom during a drunken night out in Nottingham though the panel ruled the contact was not proven to be intentional or sexual in nature. Detective Constable Natalie Baker has been handed a written warning after… Continue reading DC Natalie Baker Given Written Warning After Boozy Night Out Led To Inappropriate Contact With Colleague
Misconduct Hearings Today –Monday 23rd February 2026
Three police officers will face misconduct panels this week, including a Metropolitan Police officer accused of coercive behaviour, sexual assault and attempting to pervert the course of justice. Hearings beginning on Monday, 23 February, have been listed by the Metropolitan Police Service, Nottinghamshire Police and Essex Police. The cases centre on alleged breaches of the… Continue reading Misconduct Hearings Today –Monday 23rd February 2026
Detective Constable Natalie Baker Who ‘Hugged And Squeezed A Persons Bottom’ To Face Misconduct Hearing That Could End Career
Detective Constable Natalie Baker will appear before a two-day disciplinary panel after claims she hugged a person and squeezed their bottom without consent while off duty in Nottingham city centre. A police detective is set to face a misconduct hearing that could end her career following allegations she hugged a person and squeezed their bottom… Continue reading Detective Constable Natalie Baker Who ‘Hugged And Squeezed A Persons Bottom’ To Face Misconduct Hearing That Could End Career
PC Stephen Reynolds Charged With Rape
A serving Leicestershire Police constable has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration. Stephen Reynolds, 28, who is based in Leicestershire, faces the charges in connection with alleged incidents reported to have taken place in 2019. The allegations relate to a single adult female complainant who is known… Continue reading PC Stephen Reynolds Charged With Rape
PC Michael Watson Who Viewed Sexually Explicit Images Of Victim On Force Systems Keeps Job After Misconduct Panel Ruling
A police officer who repeatedly accessed sexually explicit images of a member of the public during a live investigation has avoided dismissal after a misconduct panel ruled that a final written warning was sufficient to maintain public confidence. A Nottinghamshire Police constable who admitted repeatedly accessing confidential case files — including intimate images supplied by… Continue reading PC Michael Watson Who Viewed Sexually Explicit Images Of Victim On Force Systems Keeps Job After Misconduct Panel Ruling
PC Jolan Gallimore Who Repeatedly Abused Ambulance Staff And Police After Drinking Escapes The Sack Despite “Dangerous And Disgraceful” Behaviour
Derbyshire Police officer has avoided dismissal after a misconduct hearing found she repeatedly became drunk, collapsed in public, abused ambulance staff and told colleagues to “f off” while identifying herself as a serving police constable. PC Jolan Gallimore has been handed a final written warning despite Chief Constable Rachel Swann ruling that her behaviour amounted… Continue reading PC Jolan Gallimore Who Repeatedly Abused Ambulance Staff And Police After Drinking Escapes The Sack Despite “Dangerous And Disgraceful” Behaviour
EX-POLICE CHIEF IN THE DOCK: SHAM FALKLANDS “HERO” NICK ADDERLEY DUE IN COURT TODAY
Disgraced former Northamptonshire Chief Constable will stand before Westminster magistrates accused of fraud and misconduct in public office Shamed ex-police chief Nick Adderley is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today to answer criminal charges after allegedly lying about his Royal Navy service, academic record and even wearing medals he wasn’t entitled to. Adderley,… Continue reading EX-POLICE CHIEF IN THE DOCK: SHAM FALKLANDS “HERO” NICK ADDERLEY DUE IN COURT TODAY
PC James Wilkinson Charged With Assaulting Child At Chesterfield Care Home
A serving Derbyshire Constabulary officer has been charged with assaulting a 17-year-old boy at a residential care home following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). PC James Wilkinson, 49, faces one count of actual bodily harm in connection with an incident that occurred in the early hours of 21 March 2025… Continue reading PC James Wilkinson Charged With Assaulting Child At Chesterfield Care Home
Claire Arnott Faces Gross Misconduct Allegations Over Confidentiality Breaches And Failure To Disclose Ex-partner’s Convictions
A formal complaint was made to Hertfordshire Constabulary on 7 March 2024 regarding the conduct of then-serving Police Constable Claire Arnott. It is alleged that PC Arnott showed a member of the public sensitive work-related material on her police laptop and verbally disclosed confidential information about individuals connected to her duties. A second allegation claims… Continue reading Claire Arnott Faces Gross Misconduct Allegations Over Confidentiality Breaches And Failure To Disclose Ex-partner’s Convictions
PC Christopher Vickers Accused Of Faking Police Records After Failing To Follow Force Policy
Leicestershire Police officer PC Vickers faces a gross misconduct hearing over claims he entered false information into official police systems after failing to comply with force policy when issuing a community resolution. A Leicestershire Police officer is to face a gross misconduct hearing amid claims he failed to follow proper procedure when issuing a community… Continue reading PC Christopher Vickers Accused Of Faking Police Records After Failing To Follow Force Policy
PC Kashif Saghir Charged With Misconduct In Public Office Over Alleged Relationship With Vulnerable Woman
A serving Derbyshire Police officer has been charged with misconduct in public office after allegedly pursuing an improper relationship with a vulnerable woman he met while on duty. PC Kashif Saghir, 22, of Nottingham, appeared before Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 17 October, after being charged with misconduct in public office. The charge relates to… Continue reading PC Kashif Saghir Charged With Misconduct In Public Office Over Alleged Relationship With Vulnerable Woman
Nick Adderley Former Chief Constable Charged With Misconduct And Fraud Following IOPC Investigation
Former Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley has been charged following allegations he lied about being a decorated Royal Navy officer. The 59-year-old faces one count of misconduct in public office and one count of fraud, following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation. It’s alleged that between 2018 and 2024, Adderley falsely claimed… Continue reading Nick Adderley Former Chief Constable Charged With Misconduct And Fraud Following IOPC Investigation
