Police chiefs refuse to answer Federation criticism over ‘no smoke without fire’ culture

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has declined to respond to concerns raised by the Police Federation that officers face lasting stigma even after being cleared of misconduct allegations. The Police Federation of England and Wales warned that chief officers are failing to tackle the corrosive “no smoke without fire” culture that continues to damage… Continue reading Police chiefs refuse to answer Federation criticism over ‘no smoke without fire’ culture

PC Perry Lathwood Called Woman A “Daft Cow” During Wrongful Arrest In Front Of Her Child Given Written Warning

A Metropolitan Police officer who used disrespectful language towards a woman during a wrongful arrest for alleged fare evasion has been found guilty of misconduct. PC Perry Lathwood appeared before a three-day disciplinary hearing accused of breaching the Standards of Professional Behaviour in relation to use of force, authority, respect and courtesy, equality and diversity,… Continue reading PC Perry Lathwood Called Woman A “Daft Cow” During Wrongful Arrest In Front Of Her Child Given Written Warning

PC Scott Carine Left Three Children Alone and Ran Fitness Business Without Approval Misconduct Panel To Be Told

A former police constable faces allegations of gross misconduct after leaving children unsupervised and continuing a sideline as a personal trainer despite permission being withdrawn. A former police officer is facing a misconduct hearing over claims he left children unsupervised on several occasions and pursued a business interest without authorisation. It is alleged that in… Continue reading PC Scott Carine Left Three Children Alone and Ran Fitness Business Without Approval Misconduct Panel To Be Told

Police officer accused of bombarding female recruits with flirty texts and giving ‘unwanted massages’ during training

A police constable is facing a misconduct hearing after being accused of pursuing a string of inappropriate relationships with female student officers — including sending flirtatious WhatsApp messages out of hours, giving unwanted shoulder massages, and attempting to kiss a recruit in a lift. PC Rainbird, who served as a Street Duties Officer between June… Continue reading Police officer accused of bombarding female recruits with flirty texts and giving ‘unwanted massages’ during training

Cops Race Hell At Boozy House Party At The Hands Of Female Detective ‘They Might Think You’re the Burglar’

A BLACK Met Police officer was left “shocked and humiliated” after allegedly being targeted with a string of racist comments by a colleague — including being told he looked like a burglar and asked if he was carrying a “shank”. PC Cordy Sailsman claims he endured months of offensive remarks from DC Samantha Landy ,… Continue reading Cops Race Hell At Boozy House Party At The Hands Of Female Detective ‘They Might Think You’re the Burglar’

Police Officer Told Woman He “Hated Women” and “Enjoyed Hurting Them”, Misconduct Panel to Hear

A police officer is facing serious allegations after reportedly engaging in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a vulnerable woman while serving in the force. The officer is alleged to have begun a sexual relationship with a woman referred to as Ms A in May 2023, despite knowing that she was in a vulnerable state at… Continue reading Police Officer Told Woman He “Hated Women” and “Enjoyed Hurting Them”, Misconduct Panel to Hear

Police Officers Accused of Misconduct Over Petrol Bomb Incident Causing £10,000 Damage

One former officer alleged to have thrown petrol bombs; others accused of withholding key details and providing misleading accounts. Former Police Constable James Duthoit, alongside serving officers PC Jonathan Gooch and PC Mark Ellison, and former PC Jason Pippin, are facing allegations of serious misconduct following an incident in March 2022 in Gravesend, Kent. Former… Continue reading Police Officers Accused of Misconduct Over Petrol Bomb Incident Causing £10,000 Damage

Former Detective Inspector Andy Southam Accused of Gross Misconduct Over Alleged Harassment and Coercive Behaviour

A former Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police officer is facing a gross misconduct hearing over serious allegations of inappropriate and controlling behaviour toward multiple women the former officer met through an online dating website. It is alleged that Former Detective Inspector Andy Southam breached several Standards of Professional Behaviour, which includes Discreditable Conduct The alleged… Continue reading Former Detective Inspector Andy Southam Accused of Gross Misconduct Over Alleged Harassment and Coercive Behaviour

Shamed PC Liam Williams Banned from Roads After Drunken Crash on Way to Work

A disgraced young police officer has been banned from driving after crashing his car while over the limit on his way to work. PC Liam Williams, 20, was caught drink-driving after smashing his Volkswagen Polo on Deansway, Worcester, on 18 February. The West Mercia Police constable, who was already suspended from duty at the time,… Continue reading Shamed PC Liam Williams Banned from Roads After Drunken Crash on Way to Work

Sergeant Jonathan Williams Accused of Unwarranted Physical Contact with Female Officer at New Scotland Yard

A Metropolitan Police sergeant is facing a misconduct hearing over allegations he made unwarranted physical contact with a female colleague at New Scotland Yard. Sgt Jonathan  Williams is accused of placing his hands on the hips of PC A for several seconds while she was climbing the stairs at the force’s headquarters on 28 October… Continue reading Sergeant Jonathan Williams Accused of Unwarranted Physical Contact with Female Officer at New Scotland Yard

Former PC Sebastian Payne to Face Misconduct Hearing Over Assault and Harassment Allegations

Former Police Constable Sebastian Payne, who was based at the South West Command Unit, is facing serious allegations of domestic abuse and harassment. It is claimed that on 3 April 2019, he assaulted his then-partner by pushing her into a cupboard during an argument. Further allegations suggest that on 22 August 2019, he again assaulted… Continue reading Former PC Sebastian Payne to Face Misconduct Hearing Over Assault and Harassment Allegations

MPS: PC Callum Evans dismissed without notice after testing positive for Cocaine 

On September 17, 2024, PC Callum Evans underwent a random drug test, which returned a positive result for cocaine. Following a disciplinary hearing, the Chair ruled that the allegation was proven. It was determined that PC Evans had breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour concerning Discreditable Conduct and Fitness for Duty, amounting to Gross Misconduct.

Eleven British Transport Police Officers to Face Misconduct Hearing Over Inappropriate Messages

Eleven officers from the British Transport Police (BTP) are set to appear before a misconduct hearing following allegations of inappropriate and offensive behavior in a private WhatsApp group known as “Team 3 Secret Service.” It is alleged that the officers sent, received, or failed to challenge messages within the group that: Contained crude and disparaging… Continue reading Eleven British Transport Police Officers to Face Misconduct Hearing Over Inappropriate Messages

West Mercia Police Trainee Sacked After Sexual Activity with A 14yr Old Boy

A former student officer, PC Ahmad Shoaib, 38, has been found guilty of gross misconduct and would have been dismissed from West Mercia Police had he not already resigned. The decision was made during an accelerated misconduct hearing held yesterday (14 January), chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Grant Wills. The hearing determined that Shoaib breached… Continue reading West Mercia Police Trainee Sacked After Sexual Activity with A 14yr Old Boy

Former West Mercia Police Trainee Sacked After Sexual Activity With 14yr Old Boy In His Car

**Former Police Trainee Found Guilty of Misconduct in Accelerated Hearing** A former student officer, PC Ahmad Shoaib, 38, has been found guilty of gross misconduct and would have been dismissed from West Mercia Police had he not already resigned. The decision was made during an accelerated misconduct hearing held yesterday (14 January), chaired by Assistant… Continue reading Former West Mercia Police Trainee Sacked After Sexual Activity With 14yr Old Boy In His Car

Misconduct Hearing Scheduled for Metropolitan Police Trainee Detectives Accused of Sexual Activity on Police Premises Whilst Of Duty

Two trainee detectives from the Metropolitan Police Service, Detective Constables Pierce Lynch and Jessica Martin, are scheduled to appear before a misconduct hearing over four days in December. The proceedings will address allegations of sexual activity occurring on police premises. The alleged incident took place on November 16, 2022, when TDC Lynch and TDC Martin,… Continue reading Misconduct Hearing Scheduled for Metropolitan Police Trainee Detectives Accused of Sexual Activity on Police Premises Whilst Of Duty

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