Detective Superintendent keeps his job after misconduct chief rules dismissal would be “disproportionate” despite finding remarks were derogatory, distasteful and damaging to public confidence A senior police officer has been allowed to remain in post despite being found to have committed gross misconduct, after making what a misconduct chief described as “awful, derogatory, discourteous and… Continue reading Detective Superintendent Thomas Moore Spared The Sack Despite Gross Misconduct Over ‘Awful’ Comments About Colleague’s Children
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- 50.9% have the LQC's name published
- 97.9% of allegations proven
- 80.9% of officers dismissed
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Detective Superintendent Thomas Moore Spared The Sack Despite Gross Misconduct Over ‘Awful’ Comments About Colleague’s Children
PC Colin Blackman Cleared After ‘Cheating Keyboard’ Probe Into Working From Home
A police officer accused of using a soft-drink can to fool his computer into looking busy while on shift from home has been cleared of misconduct. PC Colin Blackman, of South Wales Police, was hauled before an accelerated misconduct hearing after an internal audit flagged “abnormally high” keyboard activity on his work laptop. Bosses suspected… Continue reading PC Colin Blackman Cleared After ‘Cheating Keyboard’ Probe Into Working From Home
Ex-detective Who ‘Blew Kisses’ At Colleague And Told Another She ‘Wouldn’t Be Walking For A Week’ Would Have Been SACKED – But He Quit First
EX-detective who ‘blew kisses’ at colleague and told another she ‘wouldn’t be walking for a week’ would have been SACKED but he quit first A former South Wales Police detective would have been sacked without notice after a misconduct panel ruled he made a string of sexualised comments to female colleagues, played with an officer’s… Continue reading Ex-detective Who ‘Blew Kisses’ At Colleague And Told Another She ‘Wouldn’t Be Walking For A Week’ Would Have Been SACKED – But He Quit First
Dc Thomas Pook Who Made Lewd Jokes About Female Colleagues Would Have Been Sacked If He Hadn’t Quit, Misconduct Panel Rules
Former South Wales Police detective constable Thomas Pook made repeated sexual comments and “blowie” jokes toward women at work, a panel found. He resigned before facing a gross misconduct hearing—but was ruled he’d have been dismissed without notice. A former South Wales Police detective would have been dismissed without notice for gross misconduct after a… Continue reading Dc Thomas Pook Who Made Lewd Jokes About Female Colleagues Would Have Been Sacked If He Hadn’t Quit, Misconduct Panel Rules
Former South Wales PC Catherine Smith Resigned After Gross Misconduct And Criminal Cautions
Former PC Catherine Smith resigned following the acceptance of two conditional cautions for criminal offences and gross misconduct. Former officer Catherine Smith of South Wales Police resigned after accepting two conditional cautions related to separate criminal offences. The offences involved deception and false identification during police interviews, which led to serious allegations of gross misconduct.… Continue reading Former South Wales PC Catherine Smith Resigned After Gross Misconduct And Criminal Cautions
Catherine Smith: Former South Wales Police Officer Would Have Been Sacked After Harassment And Obstruction Misconduct Hearing Rules
A disgraced police constable who quit the force after being cautioned for harassment and obstructing a colleague would have been immediately dismissed had she not resigned, a misconduct hearing has ruled. A former South Wales Police officer has been told she would have been sacked in disgrace after being found guilty of gross misconduct over… Continue reading Catherine Smith: Former South Wales Police Officer Would Have Been Sacked After Harassment And Obstruction Misconduct Hearing Rules
South Wales Detective DC Thomas Sheepwash Faces Misconduct Hearing Over ‘Sexualised’ Behaviour on Night Out
A misconduct panel will decide the fate of DC Thomas Sheepwash after allegations he used inappropriate and sexualised language towards colleagues in Cardiff city centre. A South Wales Police detective will face a public misconduct hearing after being accused of breaching professional standards during a night out with colleagues in Cardiff. Detective Constable Thomas Sheepwash… Continue reading South Wales Detective DC Thomas Sheepwash Faces Misconduct Hearing Over ‘Sexualised’ Behaviour on Night Out
South Wales: Cocaine Shame Former Cop Kieran Williams Would Have Been Sacked for Drug Driving
A former South Wales Police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after testing positive for cocaine while driving, in a case that has sparked condemnation from the force’s Chief Constable. Former PC Kieran Williams, who resigned from his position the day after receiving his blood test results, faced an accelerated misconduct hearing on… Continue reading South Wales: Cocaine Shame Former Cop Kieran Williams Would Have Been Sacked for Drug Driving
Cleared PC Nathaniel Hedges Cleared Over Explicit Snapchat Allegations
A police officer who sent explicit images to a fellow trainee during his time as a special constable has been cleared of wrongdoing by a misconduct panel. PC Nathaniel Jebediah Hedges, serving with South Wales Police, was the subject of a three-day misconduct hearing in April 2025 over allegations that he sexually harassed a female… Continue reading Cleared PC Nathaniel Hedges Cleared Over Explicit Snapchat Allegations
Police Sergeant Kate Fullstone Sacked for Hacking Ex-Husband’s Emails
“All police officers are in a position of trust and responsibility, and I am mindful that PS Fullstone has breached that trust. This increases culpability.” A police sergeant has been sacked after unlawfully accessing her ex-husband’s private emails in a misconduct case described as deliberate, repeated, and reputationally damaging to the police service. PS 5099… Continue reading Police Sergeant Kate Fullstone Sacked for Hacking Ex-Husband’s Emails
PC’s Speeding Scam Backfires: Detective Took the Fall for Her Brother
“I was the driver at the time of the alleged offence and would liketo settle the matter by attending a National Motorway Awareness workshop” A former South Wales Police detective constable who admitted falsely claiming to have committed a speeding offence to protect her brother would have been sacked had she not resigned, a misconduct… Continue reading PC’s Speeding Scam Backfires: Detective Took the Fall for Her Brother
No Evidence Mohamud Mohamed Hassan Was Tasered By Police As Investigation Continues
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into the death of Mohamud Mohamed Hassan has made good progress and, given the significant public interest, we are now in a position to provide some further information about what we have been able to establish and independently verify so far. This information has been shared with Mr Hassan’s family and… Continue reading No Evidence Mohamud Mohamed Hassan Was Tasered By Police As Investigation Continues
Misconduct Hearing For PC 6013 Jonathan Price Over Allegations unacceptable behaviour whilst on and off duty towards friends and colleagues
South Wales Police will hold a Police Misconduct Hearing at Unit 10 & 11 Bocam Park, Pencoed commencing 10 am Monday 1st March 2021 regarding former Police Constable 6013 Jonathan Price. The hearing will consider allegations of Discreditable Conduct which have arisen as a result of his unacceptable behaviour whilst on and off duty towards friends… Continue reading Misconduct Hearing For PC 6013 Jonathan Price Over Allegations unacceptable behaviour whilst on and off duty towards friends and colleagues
Misconduct Notice Served To A South Wales Police Officer
Investigators from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) have today (Monday) served a misconduct notice on a South Wales Police officer as part of the investigation into police contact with Mohamud Mohamed Hassan prior to his death. The officer attended the Newport Road, Cardiff address on 8 January and accompanied Mr Hassan to Cardiff Bay custody unit in the rear… Continue reading Misconduct Notice Served To A South Wales Police Officer
Watchdog Probe In To Death Of Mohamud Mohamed Hassan Continues
The Independent Office for Police Conduct’s (IOPC) investigation into the circumstances of the tragic death of Mohamud Mohamed Hassan is continuing to gather and meticulously piece together evidence. We are examining police contact with Mr Hassan prior to his death including the level of force used by officers, and are continuing with a number of investigative steps. A… Continue reading Watchdog Probe In To Death Of Mohamud Mohamed Hassan Continues
