Thames Valley Police – Misconduct999

Misconduct Outcome Stats:
54.1% have the LQC's name published
92.2% of allegations proven
67.5% of officers dismissed

Thames Valley Police Misconduct News

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

Secret Misconduct Hearing: Thames Valley Police Reveals No Details But Asks Media To Make Representations

A Thames Valley Police misconduct hearing is to take place entirely behind closed doors, with the force publishing no details of the allegations, the officer’s identity or even their rank. The hearing is due to begin on Monday, 21 September and will be chaired by Chief Constable Jason Hogg. In its public notice, Thames Valley… Continue reading Secret Misconduct Hearing: Thames Valley Police Reveals No Details But Asks Media To Make Representations

Dishonest Thames Valley Cop Liam Yeo’s Lies Could Have Led To Miscarriage Of Justice

A former Thames Valley Police officer would have been dismissed after deliberately recording false information about contacting a witness in a drink-driving investigation. Former Police Constable Liam Yeo, who served with Incident and Crime Response Team 1 at Didcot Police Station, was found to have breached four Standards of Professional Behaviour: Honesty and Integrity, Duties… Continue reading Dishonest Thames Valley Cop Liam Yeo’s Lies Could Have Led To Miscarriage Of Justice

Former PC Robbie Wilson Sexually Assaulted Colleague In Marked Police Car While On Duty, Panel Finds

A former Thames Valley Police officer would have been sacked after a misconduct panel found he sexually assaulted a female colleague while the pair were on duty together in a marked police car. Former PC Robbie Wilson resigned as Professional Standards investigators examined allegations involving three women. He did not attend the hearing, which went… Continue reading Former PC Robbie Wilson Sexually Assaulted Colleague In Marked Police Car While On Duty, Panel Finds

Former PC Would Have Been Sacked After Putting Hand Up Colleague’s Thigh And Making Crude ‘Arse’ Comments

A former police officer would have been dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel found he sexually harassed female colleagues, put his hand on one officer’s inner thigh and made crude comments about women’s bodies while on duty. Former PC Edward Reed faced a string of allegations over incidents at Cowley Police Station and during… Continue reading Former PC Would Have Been Sacked After Putting Hand Up Colleague’s Thigh And Making Crude ‘Arse’ Comments

Three Thames Valley Cops Would Have Been SACKED After Hearings Exposed Sexual Harassment, Non-consensual Sexual Conduct And Misuse Of Police Information

Three former Thames Valley Police officers would have been sacked after separate misconduct hearings exposed sexual harassment of female colleagues, non-consensual sexual conduct in a marked police car and the misuse of confidential police information. Former PCs Edward Reed, Robbie Wilson and Lily Maxey had all left Thames Valley Police before their disciplinary proceedings concluded.… Continue reading Three Thames Valley Cops Would Have Been SACKED After Hearings Exposed Sexual Harassment, Non-consensual Sexual Conduct And Misuse Of Police Information

Police Inspector Cleared Over Uninsured Car After Panel Accepts Insurance Misunderstanding During Marriage Breakdown

A Thames Valley Police inspector who was caught driving without insurance has been cleared of misconduct after a panel accepted he genuinely believed he was covered. A senior Thames Valley Police officer has been cleared of misconduct after being stopped while driving an uninsured vehicle. Inspector James Humphries appeared before a misconduct hearing after officers… Continue reading Police Inspector Cleared Over Uninsured Car After Panel Accepts Insurance Misunderstanding During Marriage Breakdown

Police Officer Told Shoplifting Suspect To ‘Get Rid Of’ Evidence, Let Him Drink Vodka While Under Arrest

Veteran Thames Valley Police officer dismissed without notice after misconduct panel found he suggested ignoring evidence, showed detainee a secret note and let him consume alcohol while in custody A Thames Valley Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel found he told a shoplifting suspect it would be “convenient” if police… Continue reading Police Officer Told Shoplifting Suspect To ‘Get Rid Of’ Evidence, Let Him Drink Vodka While Under Arrest

Grindr Inspector Demoted To PC After Panel Found He Messaged Junior Officers For ‘Sexual Hook-ups’

Senior Thames Valley Police officer was reduced in rank after a misconduct panel found he knowingly contacted subordinate officers on dating app despite earlier corruption warning A senior police inspector has been demoted all the way down to the rank of constable after a misconduct panel found he knowingly messaged junior officers on Grindr while… Continue reading Grindr Inspector Demoted To PC After Panel Found He Messaged Junior Officers For ‘Sexual Hook-ups’

Sex Shame: Sergeant Would Have Been SACKED After ‘Naughty’ On-duty Stairwell Encounter With Junior Colleague He Supervised

Former Thames Valley Police sergeant Mark Pattinson would have been dismissed after a misconduct panel found he arranged a secret rendezvous with a junior detention officer during a night shift before engaging in sexual activity inside a police station. Former police sergeant Mark Pattinson would have been sacked after a misconduct panel found proven that… Continue reading Sex Shame: Sergeant Would Have Been SACKED After ‘Naughty’ On-duty Stairwell Encounter With Junior Colleague He Supervised

Pc Hannah Mansell Called In Sick With ‘Period Pains’ Before Partying At Wedding Reception, Misconduct Hearing To Hear

Hannah Mansell allegedly left the busy Saturday night shift below minimum staffing levels after reporting unfit for duty, then spent the evening drinking at a social event Police Constable Hannah Mansell is due to face a misconduct hearing over claims she reported sick ahead of a night shift before attending a wedding reception where she… Continue reading Pc Hannah Mansell Called In Sick With ‘Period Pains’ Before Partying At Wedding Reception, Misconduct Hearing To Hear

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

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

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

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

Thames Valley: Ex-PC Ben Lane to Face Misconduct Hearing Over Alleged Inappropriate Act Toward Colleague

Ex-PC Lane to Face Misconduct Hearing Over Alleged Inappropriate Act Toward Colleague A former Thames Valley Police officer is set to face a public misconduct hearing later this month over allegations of serious inappropriate behaviour involving a male colleague. The allegations relate to an incident in September 2024, during which Lane is said to have… Continue reading Thames Valley: Ex-PC Ben Lane to Face Misconduct Hearing Over Alleged Inappropriate Act Toward Colleague

Thames Valley: PC Darren Hall caught more than double alcohol limit while on duty keeps his job

“He said he had been ‘swigging it’ and not measuring it.” A Thames Valley Police officer who turned up to work more than twice over the alcohol limit has dodged the sack. PC Darren Hall was breathalysed at Banbury Police Station on 24 October 2023 after a colleague smelled booze on his breath. The test… Continue reading Thames Valley: PC Darren Hall caught more than double alcohol limit while on duty keeps his job

Misconduct999 Urges Thames Valley Police to Name Officers in ‘Sex Tape’ Case

Misconduct999 is urging Thames Valley Police to publicly name the two male officers at the centre of a misconduct hearing involving the alleged non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit videos of a female colleague. The hearing, which begins this month, concerns allegations that one officer referred to only as PC B, retained intimate recordings of himself… Continue reading Misconduct999 Urges Thames Valley Police to Name Officers in ‘Sex Tape’ Case

Thames Valley Police Officer PC Matthew Lynch Jailed For 15 Months After Having Sex With A Suspect

PC Callum Hubbard Dismissed After Saying He Was Not “Really Bothered” About A Females Suicide He Dealt With

PC Oliver Perry-Smith P6987 In Court Over Relationships Formed With Women

A Thames Valley Police (TVP) officer will appear in court charged with three counts of misconduct in public office and two counts of computer misuse. It follows an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into Police Constable Oliver Perry-Smith, 38, over alleged inappropriate relationships he formed with multiple women during the course of his… Continue reading PC Oliver Perry-Smith P6987 In Court Over Relationships Formed With Women

Thames Valley Cop Matthew Myers Who Stuck A Child in The Face Would Have Been Sacked Disciplinary Hearing Found.

A former Thames Valley Police officer would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had he not already resigned, a disciplinary hearing on 6 May concluded. The outcome follows an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) which looked at the officer’s treatment of a teenage boy in custody. It was alleged that Police… Continue reading Thames Valley Cop Matthew Myers Who Stuck A Child in The Face Would Have Been Sacked Disciplinary Hearing Found.

Thames Valley Officer To Face Misconduct Hearing Over The Level Of alcohol in The Officers Breath

A Misconduct Hearing shall be conducted into allegations that an Officer’s conduct amounted to gross misconduct. Details of the conduct that is the subject matter of the case and how that conduct is alleged to amount to gross misconduct are as follows: At some time prior to 07.00 on 5 May 2020 the Officer attended… Continue reading Thames Valley Officer To Face Misconduct Hearing Over The Level Of alcohol in The Officers Breath

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