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
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Former PC David Loftus Who Snooped On Police Databases ‘For Personal Curiosity’ Would Have Been Sacked Panel Rules
Ex-GMP officer who snooped on police databases ‘for personal curiosity’ shared confidential information with former partner, misconduct panel finds Former officer repeatedly accessed secure police systems without a lawful policing purpose before passing sensitive information to his ex-partner, hearing told A former Greater Manchester Police officer who accessed confidential police systems “for personal curiosity” before… Continue reading Former PC David Loftus Who Snooped On Police Databases ‘For Personal Curiosity’ Would Have Been Sacked Panel Rules
Sex Claims, Racism Rows, Lies To Bosses And A Child Image Conviction: More Than A Dozen Police Officers From Ten Forces Face Misconduct Hearings In One Week
Sex assault allegations at a leisure venue, racist WhatsApp-style messages, dishonesty over fitness tests, vetting failures, misuse of police systems and a child image conviction were all examined in one extraordinary week of misconduct hearings spanning forces across England. More than a dozen police officers from at least ten forces faced misconduct hearings within the… Continue reading Sex Claims, Racism Rows, Lies To Bosses And A Child Image Conviction: More Than A Dozen Police Officers From Ten Forces Face Misconduct Hearings In One Week
Former PC Sandall
Outcome published Fri 6th Feb 2026 No Hearing Information Available Officer Former PC Sandall of West Midlands Police View officer Allegations ProvenConfidentialityDiscreditable conduct Chair: Chief Constable C.L. Guildford(RTD) DocumentsFormer PC Sandall
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 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
Met Officer Found To Have Committed Gross Misconduct After Photographing Custody Image Of Colleague Accused Of Rape
A Metropolitan Police officer has been found to have committed gross misconduct after a misconduct panel proved he photographed and showed a custody image of a colleague arrested on suspicion of rape but he has been allowed to remain in the force. PC Astwood-Braun, who was attached to the Violence Suppression Unit, admitted accessing the… Continue reading Met Officer Found To Have Committed Gross Misconduct After Photographing Custody Image Of Colleague Accused Of Rape
Police Officer Faces Misconduct Hearing After Being Convicted Of Paying For Sex With A Child — And Misusing Police Computer Systems
A Merseyside Police officer is due to face a misconduct hearing over allegations relating to the payment for sexual services of a child and the improper use of police computer systems. A Merseyside Police officer who was convicted of paying for the sexual services of a child is set to face a misconduct hearing. The… Continue reading Police Officer Faces Misconduct Hearing After Being Convicted Of Paying For Sex With A Child — And Misusing Police Computer Systems
PC Darren Edwards
Greater Manchester Police This hearing has taken place. ShowHide expired details. Tue 7th Oct 2025 10:00am Location Greater Manchester Police Force Headquarters, Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP Open map Held in public. Legally Qualified Person The force has issued a misconduct hearing notice that does not name the Legally Qualified Person. There is… Continue reading PC Darren Edwards
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
