A police officer has been sacked despite a misconduct hearing accepting his explanation that he agreed to an eight-year restraining order to spare reluctant witnesses from giving evidence. The unnamed Staffordshire Police officer was acquitted after prosecutors offered no evidence in a criminal case. But the restraining order imposed following his acquittal — preventing contact… Continue reading Police Officer Sacked Despite Misconduct Hearing Accepting His Explanation For Restraining Order
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Police Officer Pulled Trigger Of ‘Fake Gun’ TWICE And Fired Blank Round While Looking Towards Colleague — But Escapes Gross Misconduct Finding Despite Boss Branding Him ‘Stupid And Reckless’
PC Alex Potts who pulled the trigger of a suspected firearm twice, discharging a blank round while looking towards a colleague, has escaped a gross misconduct finding — despite a senior officer condemning his actions as “incredibly stupid and reckless”. PC Potts, of Staffordshire Police, was searching a residential property when he discovered what appeared… Continue reading Police Officer Pulled Trigger Of ‘Fake Gun’ TWICE And Fired Blank Round While Looking Towards Colleague — But Escapes Gross Misconduct Finding Despite Boss Branding Him ‘Stupid And Reckless’
Three Kent Police Officers Sacked After Separate Hearings Exposed Unwanted Sexual Touching, Racist Remarks And A Lie That Left Six Children Without A Safeguarding Referral
Three Kent Police officers have been sacked after separate misconduct cases exposed sexual misconduct towards female colleagues, racist remarks and dishonesty over an arrest. One officer kissed a sleeping colleague in hospital before later sexually touching her without consent. Another subjected fellow recruits to unwanted touching and sexual comments during their training. A third lied… Continue reading Three Kent Police Officers Sacked After Separate Hearings Exposed Unwanted Sexual Touching, Racist Remarks And A Lie That Left Six Children Without A Safeguarding Referral
Sgt Liam Smith Used Force Phone To Contact Sex Workers And Search Their Numbers On Police Systems
A Greater Manchester Police sergeant who used his force-issued phone to contact adult sex workers and search their telephone numbers on police systems would have been dismissed had he not resigned, a misconduct hearing found. Former Sergeant Liam Smith made calls and sent a text message to numbers attributed to adult sex workers. He also… Continue reading Sgt Liam Smith Used Force Phone To Contact Sex Workers And Search Their Numbers On Police Systems
EXCLUSIVE: SHE DIDN’T WANT THEM SACKED — How A GMP Racism Scandal Ended Eight Police Careers Despite The Complainant’s Plea For Education, Not Dismissal
She wanted an apology, an end to the mocking and a little understanding. What she got was a disciplinary scandal that cost eight police officers their careers — even though she had made it clear she did not want a single one of them to lose their job. A BLACK police officer at the centre… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: SHE DIDN’T WANT THEM SACKED — How A GMP Racism Scandal Ended Eight Police Careers Despite The Complainant’s Plea For Education, Not Dismissal
PC Timothy Robson SACKED After Taking Sickening Photograph Of Decomposing Corpse Then Showing It To Colleagues
A Metropolitan Police officer who photographed a heavily decomposed dead body on his personal mobile phone before showing or offering the disturbing image to colleagues has been sacked for gross misconduct. PC Timothy Robson took the photograph while attending a sudden death in September 2025, despite having no legitimate policing reason to capture the image… Continue reading PC Timothy Robson SACKED After Taking Sickening Photograph Of Decomposing Corpse Then Showing It To Colleagues
‘BATTY HOLE LIARS AND ABSOLUTE WASTEMEN!’ Met Police Firearms Officer SACKED After Branding Colleagues Corrupt
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer who called fellow officers ‘batty hole liars’, ‘frauds’ and ‘absolute wastemen’ in a series of explosive social media rants has been sacked after a misconduct hearing ruled his behaviour brought the force into disrepute. PC Idominik Efeotor was dismissed without notice after repeatedly attacking senior police figures, misconduct investigators and… Continue reading ‘BATTY HOLE LIARS AND ABSOLUTE WASTEMEN!’ Met Police Firearms Officer SACKED After Branding Colleagues Corrupt
PC David Brown SACKED After Secretly Undoing Massage Therapist’s Bra And Demanding Sex During Treatment Session
A Metropolitan Police officer who secretly unhooked his female massage therapist’s bra before mocking her for being terrified has been sacked after a misconduct panel found he subjected her to a humiliating ordeal during a private appointment. PC David Brown asked the woman to have sex with him, grabbed her hands and pulled her into… Continue reading PC David Brown SACKED After Secretly Undoing Massage Therapist’s Bra And Demanding Sex During Treatment Session
‘SHE VIOLATED ME’: Met Police Sergeant SACKED After Groping Female Officer’s Private Parts During Boozy Christmas Party
A Metropolitan Police sergeant who drunkenly groped a female colleague’s bottom and intimate area during a boozy Christmas party has been sacked after a misconduct panel ruled she had committed gross misconduct. Acting Police Sergeant Rachel Bright was dismissed without notice after a disciplinary hearing found she had deliberately touched the younger officer inappropriately, tried… Continue reading ‘SHE VIOLATED ME’: Met Police Sergeant SACKED After Groping Female Officer’s Private Parts During Boozy Christmas Party
Police Officer CLEARED After Punching Suspect NINE TIMES In The Head
A police officer filmed punching a man nine times in the head while holding him in a headlock has been cleared of all eight gross misconduct allegations after a disciplinary panel ruled his actions were justified during a violent and chaotic arrest. PC Richard Williams, of North Wales Police, faced losing his career over his… Continue reading Police Officer CLEARED After Punching Suspect NINE TIMES In The Head
‘Heil Hitler’ Police Volunteer Who Shouted ‘Kill The British Pig Dogs’ Would Have Been SACKED Over Vile Racist And Nazi Material
A South Wales Police volunteer who was heard shouting “Heil Hitler” and “Kill the British Pig Dogs” from his home before officers discovered racist and antisemitic material on his electronic devices would have been sacked had he not already resigned. Former special constable Pedro Gordo-Soares was found guilty of gross misconduct following a disciplinary hearing… Continue reading ‘Heil Hitler’ Police Volunteer Who Shouted ‘Kill The British Pig Dogs’ Would Have Been SACKED Over Vile Racist And Nazi Material
Disgraced Police Officer Who Preyed On TWO Vulnerable Women And Was Jailed For Misconduct Would Have Been SACKED If He Hadn’t Already Quit
A disgraced police officer who formed inappropriate relationships with two vulnerable women and was jailed for misconduct in public office would have been sacked had he not already left the force, a disciplinary hearing has ruled. Former Gwent Police constable Paul Chadwick was condemned for his “abhorrent” behaviour after a misconduct hearing found he had… Continue reading Disgraced Police Officer Who Preyed On TWO Vulnerable Women And Was Jailed For Misconduct Would Have Been SACKED If He Hadn’t Already Quit
Police Officer CLEARED Of Gross Misconduct After ‘Threatening’ Handcuffed Prisoner And Pushing Him Into Cell
A police officer accused of threatening a handcuffed prisoner, pushing him into a custody cell and then giving a misleading account of what happened has had all three allegations against him found not proven. PC Jonathan Graham, of Gwent Police, faced allegations of gross misconduct following an incident involving Daniel Whittaker, who fell inside a… Continue reading Police Officer CLEARED Of Gross Misconduct After ‘Threatening’ Handcuffed Prisoner And Pushing Him Into Cell
Police Officer SACKED After Sending Flirty Texts To Vulnerable Woman He Pulled Over
A police officer who sent flirtatious text messages to a vulnerable woman just hours after pulling her over has been sacked after his chief constable rejected his claim that he was simply concerned for her welfare. PC Christopher Bonney, of South Wales Police, used his work mobile phone to exchange increasingly personal messages with the… Continue reading Police Officer SACKED After Sending Flirty Texts To Vulnerable Woman He Pulled Over
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
Met Officer ‘Undid Massage Therapist’s Bra Before Taunting Her As She Sat “Shit Scared” Trying To Fasten It’
A Metropolitan Police officer allegedly asked his sports massage therapist to have sex with him before undoing her bra through her clothing and taunting her when she became frightened, a misconduct hearing is due to be told. PC David Brown faces allegations of gross misconduct over an incident said to have taken place following a… Continue reading Met Officer ‘Undid Massage Therapist’s Bra Before Taunting Her As She Sat “Shit Scared” Trying To Fasten It’
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
Met Police Officer Who SMASHED Patrol Car Into Parked Mercedes Then Claimed Someone ELSE Had Hit It Is Sacked For Gross Misconduct
A Metropolitan Police officer who crashed his patrol car into a parked Mercedes before falsely claiming that someone else had hit the police vehicle has been sacked. PC Jack Sullivan was behind the wheel of a marked police Toyota when he reversed into the Mercedes in Carshalton, south London, at around 9.36pm on March 15,… Continue reading Met Police Officer Who SMASHED Patrol Car Into Parked Mercedes Then Claimed Someone ELSE Had Hit It Is Sacked For Gross Misconduct
Police Officer Supplied Anabolic Steroids And Shared BODYCAM Footage Before Quitting Force
A former police officer supplied anabolic steroids to a man and shared confidential body-worn video footage on three separate occasions, a misconduct hearing has found. Former Cheshire Police Constable Shannon Burt, appeared before an accelerated misconduct hearing on August 18, 2026. The hearing was told that Burt had shared body-worn video footage on various dates… Continue reading Police Officer Supplied Anabolic Steroids And Shared BODYCAM Footage Before Quitting Force
Firearms Cop PC William Matthews Barred From Policing Over Drug And Nitrous Oxide Messages
A CHESHIRE Police firearms officer has been barred from policing after sending and receiving messages indicating familiarity with controlled drugs and the recreational use of Nitrous Oxide. Former PC William Matthews was the subject of an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing on August 10, 2026. The hearing considered messages and online activity on Matthews’ personal mobile phone… Continue reading Firearms Cop PC William Matthews Barred From Policing Over Drug And Nitrous Oxide Messages
Veteran Detective Who Called Ex-partner 69 TIMES In Row Over Battle To Get His Dog Back Escapes Dismissal
Former detective Gary Birch made 42 calls on one day and another 27 a month later The officer of 26 years admitted harassment and accepted a conditional caution Panel found gross misconduct but said his poor mental health reduced his culpability Had he still been serving, he would have received a final written warning A… Continue reading Veteran Detective Who Called Ex-partner 69 TIMES In Row Over Battle To Get His Dog Back Escapes Dismissal
Met Police Sergeant Who Deliberately Hid Her Past From Vetting Officers Is Granted Anonymity And Sacked
The experienced officer had served at Scotland Yard for around a decade and risen to the rank of sergeant when she completed a vetting renewal form But a misconduct hearing found she deliberately concealed a former surname, previous police contact and an association which should have been disclosed Her identity has been withheld from the… Continue reading Met Police Sergeant Who Deliberately Hid Her Past From Vetting Officers Is Granted Anonymity And Sacked
PC Ian Redwood Had Sex With Lover While On Duty After Driving To Her Home In Uniform With His Radio Still Switched On
Former PC Ian Raywood visited the woman nine times while he was supposed to be protecting the public – before a misconduct panel rejected his denials as ‘unrealistic’ A POLICE officer had sex with his lover while on duty after arriving at her home in a patrol car, wearing his uniform and leaving his radio… Continue reading PC Ian Redwood Had Sex With Lover While On Duty After Driving To Her Home In Uniform With His Radio Still Switched On
Met Detective Who Created ‘Phantom Shifts’ For Colleague Asked Him To Supply Viagra Before Saying: ‘Whatever You Need Brother Xx’
A former Metropolitan Police detective would have been dismissed after falsely recording a colleague as working while he was absent — and asking him to supply Viagra. Former Detective Sergeant Gary Waite used the force’s CARMS duty system on no fewer than nine occasions between June 2022 and July 2023 to show the colleague as… Continue reading Met Detective Who Created ‘Phantom Shifts’ For Colleague Asked Him To Supply Viagra Before Saying: ‘Whatever You Need Brother Xx’
