A Dyfed-Powys Police officer has been dismissed without notice after gross misconduct was found proven at a force hearing, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Police Sergeant Karl Longhurst, 44, faced allegations of gross misconduct after being accused of having and failing to declare an inappropriate relationship with a woman… Continue reading Dyfed-Powys Police officer dismissed for gross misconduct
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Cop Keeps Job After COVID Breach Conviction
A police officer – who was “treated differently” to Boris Johnson and other public figures – has avoided the sack for going on a mountain hike 20 miles from his home in breach of Covid restrictions. PC Mark Lee, 43, was also on sick leave at the time after testing positive for the virus. He… Continue reading Cop Keeps Job After COVID Breach Conviction
Investigation Underway Over Use Of Force By Gwent Police Officer
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the use of force by a Gwent Police officer during the arrest of a man in Newport. The incident occurred on Friday 9 July after two officers had approached a 41-year-old man in connection with alleged driving offences. It is alleged the man initially made off before an… Continue reading Investigation Underway Over Use Of Force By Gwent Police Officer
Police Officer Who Issued Covid FPN To A Female Is Alledged To Have Contacted Her Afterwards Via Text To Ask If She Was Single
On the 4th June 2020, Mr Brennan, who was serving as a Special Police Sergeant at the time, issued a Fixed Penalty Notice to a member of the public for breaching the Coronavirus Restrictions. Later that evening Mr Brennan sent an unsolicited text message to the member of the public, having obtained her mobile telephone number… Continue reading Police Officer Who Issued Covid FPN To A Female Is Alledged To Have Contacted Her Afterwards Via Text To Ask If She Was Single
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
EX PC Michael Westbury Would Have Been Sacked After Conducting Searches On Police Systems Without a Lawful Policing Purpose
On 8 February 2021, a misconduct hearing convened via video and telephone conference and heard allegations that ex-PC Westbury had conducted himself in breach of the Standard of Professional Conduct of Confidentiality. The Panel found the allegations the Officer had conducted searches on police systems without a lawful policing purpose and disclosed police information without… Continue reading EX PC Michael Westbury Would Have Been Sacked After Conducting Searches On Police Systems Without a Lawful Policing Purpose
Watchdog Probe Into Death Of Moyied Bashir
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is independently investigating the death of a man following police contact in Newport yesterday morning, Wednesday 17 February 2021. Moyied Bashir, 29, sadly was pronounced dead in hospital at around 11.40 am on Wednesday after being taken there by ambulance from an address at Maesglas Crescent. After being notified by… Continue reading Watchdog Probe Into Death Of Moyied Bashir
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