Five officers face misconduct hearings today over dishonesty, vetting failures and alleged misuse of police systems Five police officers from forces across England will face misconduct proceedings today (Thursday 12 February) over allegations ranging from dishonesty and vetting failures to the alleged misuse of police computer systems. Among those listed is Detective Sergeant Emma Myers,… Continue reading Misconduct Hearings Starting Today – Thursday Day 12th February 2026
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PC George Johnston Pleads Not Guilty To Assault By Penetration Of A Female At Guildford Crown Court
Thames Valley Police officer PC George Johnston, 27, who was based at Reading police station, was charged by postal requisition on 11 December 2025 with one count of assault by penetration of a female aged 13 or over. The charge relates to an alleged incident at an address in Woodley, Reading, on 3 November 2024,… Continue reading PC George Johnston Pleads Not Guilty To Assault By Penetration Of A Female At Guildford Crown Court
Misconduct Hearings Today – Monday 9th February 2026
Racism, sex comments and lies to bosses as four police officers face misconduct hearings today Four police officers from three UK forces are due to face misconduct hearings starting today, following allegations that include racist and derogatory remarks, inappropriate sexualised behaviour towards colleagues, and dishonesty about fitness tests and policing activity. The cases involve officers… Continue reading Misconduct Hearings Today – Monday 9th February 2026
Misconduct Hearings Today – Wednesday 4th February 2026
Police Sergeant Accused of Groping Junior Colleague as Force Keeps Another Officer’s Identity Secret Ahead of Misconduct Hearings Starting Today Two separate police misconduct hearings are due to begin today, including one involving allegations of sexual misconduct by a custody sergeant, while another force has declined to name the officer at the centre of proceedings,… Continue reading Misconduct Hearings Today – Wednesday 4th February 2026
Cocaine, Porn And Explicit Messages: Detective Dismissed For Gross Misconduct
A detective who used a police computer to help buy cocaine, view pornography and send explicit sexual messages has been sacked after a misconduct panel ruled his behaviour would appal the public. A Surrey Police detective constable has been dismissed with immediate effect after being found to have used a police-issued device to facilitate Class… Continue reading Cocaine, Porn And Explicit Messages: Detective Dismissed For Gross Misconduct
Pc Mollie Proctor Spent Around 50 Hours At Home While On Duty And Carried Out Tiling Work While Signed Off Sick But Keeps Her Job After Misconduct Ruling
Dog handler spent 50 HOURS at home while on duty and tiled bathrooms while off sick yet dodges the sack A police dog handler who repeatedly clocked off to sit at home while on duty and even worked as a tiler while signed off sick has kept her job after a misconduct panel stopped short… Continue reading Pc Mollie Proctor Spent Around 50 Hours At Home While On Duty And Carried Out Tiling Work While Signed Off Sick But Keeps Her Job After Misconduct Ruling
Inspector Hit With Gross Misconduct Finding After Barrage Of Messages To Junior Officer
A senior police inspector has been found to have committed gross misconduct after a panel ruled he crossed professional boundaries with a junior officer, while largely refusing to answer questions during the investigation. A senior police inspector has been hauled over the coals after a disciplinary panel found allegations of inappropriate conduct were proved, following… Continue reading Inspector Hit With Gross Misconduct Finding After Barrage Of Messages To Junior Officer
Exclusive: Police Secretly Vetting Members Of The Public, Journalists And Interested Parties With PNC And Intelligence Checks Before Misconduct Hearings
Surrey Police is secretly running Police National Computer (PNC) and intelligence checks on members of the public, accredited journalists and other observers who apply to attend its misconduct hearings – even though neither the Home Office, the College of Policing nor the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) set out any national guidance permitting such checks.… Continue reading Exclusive: Police Secretly Vetting Members Of The Public, Journalists And Interested Parties With PNC And Intelligence Checks Before Misconduct Hearings
“Don’t Feel Pressured At All Beautiful”, “Sweet Dreams Xx”, And “You Don’t Have To Marry Me Btw! It Could Just Be A Bit Of Fun.”
Sussex Police constable Peter May was sacked after a misconduct panel found he used his position to pursue a sexual relationship with a vulnerable young woman he had arrested for suspected drug-driving. A Sussex Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a misconduct hearing found he tried to begin a sexual and improper relationship… Continue reading “Don’t Feel Pressured At All Beautiful”, “Sweet Dreams Xx”, And “You Don’t Have To Marry Me Btw! It Could Just Be A Bit Of Fun.”
Something In The Back Of An Uber?
Ex-Detective Sergeant Sebastian Day sent inappropriate WhatsApp messages to a female subordinate, breaching professional standards and leading to dismissal. Former Detective Sergeant Sebastian Day of Sussex Police was found to have committed gross misconduct by sending a series of inappropriate and sexually suggestive WhatsApp messages to a female colleague under his supervision. The messages, sent… Continue reading Something In The Back Of An Uber?
Sgt Graham Farmer Caught Concealing PDQ Machine At Pub Receives Final Written Warning
Sergeant Graham Farmer of Surrey Constabulary received a final written warning after being found guilty of dishonesty and discreditable conduct involving a PDQ machine at a London pub. Special Sergeant Graham Farmer of Surrey Constabulary faced a public misconduct hearing on 3 September 2025 concerning an incident on 14 June 2024 at the Audley Public… Continue reading Sgt Graham Farmer Caught Concealing PDQ Machine At Pub Receives Final Written Warning
Ex-kent Police Officer Faces Gross Misconduct Hearing Over ‘Non-consensual Sexual Contact With Colleagues’
Former PC news Alexander is accused of engaging in sexual contact with fellow officers without consent, in a case that has rocked Kent Police ahead of a misconduct hearing next week. A former Kent Police officer is facing a gross misconduct hearing over allegations that he engaged in sexual contact with colleagues without their consent.… Continue reading Ex-kent Police Officer Faces Gross Misconduct Hearing Over ‘Non-consensual Sexual Contact With Colleagues’
Ex-Police Constable George Voisey Barred After Indecent Images Of Children Conviction
Former Sussex Police officer George Voisey barred following guilty plea to making and distributing indecent images of children. On 21 August 2025, an accelerated misconduct hearing was held at Sussex Police Headquarters concerning former Police Constable George Voisey. The hearing addressed serious allegations involving the distribution and making of indecent images of children. Voisey was… Continue reading Ex-Police Constable George Voisey Barred After Indecent Images Of Children Conviction
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
Ex-Detective Mark Simpson ‘had sex with suspect on duty and leaked custody secrets” A Misconduct Hearing Will Be Told
Former Thames Valley Police officer Mark Simpson is accused of pursuing an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable woman, carrying out improper system checks, and breaching bail conditions, a misconduct hearing will be told. A former detective is facing a public misconduct hearing over shocking claims that he had sex with a suspect while on duty… Continue reading Ex-Detective Mark Simpson ‘had sex with suspect on duty and leaked custody secrets” A Misconduct Hearing Will Be Told
EX Cop PC Jack Nicholson Barred From Policing After Telling Black Colleague To ‘Fuck Off You N—–’ On Boozy Trip
Warning: Offensive/discriminatory language. Former PC Nicholson hurled racist abuse at a fellow officer during a Krakow trip, with a panel ruling the conduct gross misconduct and incompatible with policing. Former PC Jack Nicholson has been barred from ever returning to policing after a panel found he racially abused a Black colleague while drunk on a… Continue reading EX Cop PC Jack Nicholson Barred From Policing After Telling Black Colleague To ‘Fuck Off You N—–’ On Boozy Trip
Retired Sussex Constable Slammed For Snooping On Police Records
A retired Sussex Police constable has been hauled before a misconduct panel after repeatedly accessing confidential police systems for personal reasons, in a case described as a serious breach of public trust. A retired Sussex Police officer has been found to have committed misconduct after repeatedly prying into police computer systems without a legitimate reason.… Continue reading Retired Sussex Constable Slammed For Snooping On Police Records
Shamed Surrey officer would have been sacked after misconduct panel brands behaviour ‘aggressive and threatening’
A former Surrey Police officer who resigned before facing a misconduct hearing has been told he would have been sacked after a panel ruled his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct. A disgraced Surrey Police officer who quit the force before facing a misconduct hearing would have been dismissed had he still been serving, a panel… Continue reading Shamed Surrey officer would have been sacked after misconduct panel brands behaviour ‘aggressive and threatening’
Kent: Police Officer Convicted of Careless Driving Avoids Dismissal After Injuring Two People
A police constable convicted of causing serious injury by careless driving has avoided dismissal after a misconduct hearing concluded that extraordinary circumstances justified leniency. The officer, who pleaded guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by careless driving, faced an Accelerated Case Hearing on 19 June 2025 The incident, which occurred on 9 October… Continue reading Kent: Police Officer Convicted of Careless Driving Avoids Dismissal After Injuring Two People
Kent: Shamed Cop PC Matthew Peall Fired Over ‘Sex’ Texts to Witness
“The abuse of position for a sexual purpose is a form of serious corruption.” A Kent Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a misconduct hearing found he abused his position to pursue a sexual relationship with a witness in a burglary case. PC Matthew Peall, was sacked after the panel ruled that his behaviour… Continue reading Kent: Shamed Cop PC Matthew Peall Fired Over ‘Sex’ Texts to Witness
Thames Valley: PC John Birch Fired for Sharing Private Sex Video Without Consent
“His actions were intentional and deliberate.” A disgraced police officer who shared a graphic sex video of a woman without her consent has been sacked without notice in a damning misconduct ruling. PC John Birch, of Thames Valley Police, was dismissed after a disciplinary panel found he had shown a colleague an explicit video of… Continue reading Thames Valley: PC John Birch Fired for Sharing Private Sex Video Without Consent
Thames Valley: Shamed PC Sacked After Lying About Watching Sex Video Shared by Colleague
A police constable who lied to cover up his involvement in a disturbing incident involving a non-consensual viewing of sex video has been dismissed without notice after a damning misconduct hearing. PC Daniel Gunston was sacked following a two-day hearing after a panel found he had dishonestly tried to downplay seeing a graphic sex video… Continue reading Thames Valley: Shamed PC Sacked After Lying About Watching Sex Video Shared by Colleague
Surrey: PC Ryan Busby in Court Over Alleged Sexual Assaults on Four Women
A Sussex Police officer is set to appear in court today accused of carrying out multiple sexual assaults while off duty. PC Ryan Busby, 25, has been charged with four counts of sexual assault by touching, following a criminal investigation led by Sussex Police and reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service. The alleged offences, involving… Continue reading Surrey: PC Ryan Busby in Court Over Alleged Sexual Assaults on Four Women
Thames Valley: Ex-PC Charles Buckland-Pratt Busted for Drink-Driving After Mates Tip Off Boss
A disgraced ex-cop has been banned from the road and fined after getting caught drink-driving — thanks to his own workmates. Former PC Buckland-Pratt was on a boozy night out with colleagues in Milton Keynes on 17 December 2024, downing at least four shots of gin and two glasses of wine before getting thrown out… Continue reading Thames Valley: Ex-PC Charles Buckland-Pratt Busted for Drink-Driving After Mates Tip Off Boss
