West Mercia Police – Misconduct999

Misconduct Outcome Stats:
26.1% have the LQC's name published
90.5% of allegations proven
71.4% of officers dismissed

West Mercia Police Misconduct News

Curiosity Got Him Sacked: West Mercia Cop Dismissed For Snooping On Confidential Police Records

A police officer’s curiosity cost him his career after he repeatedly snooped through confidential records about someone with whom he had a personal connection. PC Ryan Clarke used West Mercia Police computer systems to view custody details, addresses, a photograph and a detention log without a legitimate policing purpose. Clarke, who joined the force in… Continue reading Curiosity Got Him Sacked: West Mercia Cop Dismissed For Snooping On Confidential Police Records

Detective Accused Of Pressuring Colleague To Certify Son’s Passport Despite Being Told: ‘I Don’t Know Him’

A DETECTIVE is facing a public misconduct hearing over claims she pressured a colleague to certify a copy of her son’s passport. DC Stephe Dyer allegedly approached the colleague in February 2025 and asked her to certify the document. But the colleague reportedly told DC Dyer that she did not know her son and was… Continue reading Detective Accused Of Pressuring Colleague To Certify Son’s Passport Despite Being Told: ‘I Don’t Know Him’

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Postcode Lottery Of Police Transparency: Some Forces Keep Years Of Misconduct Records Online While Others Remove Them After Just 28 Days

A Misconduct999 review of all 46 police forces in England and Wales has uncovered dramatic differences in how misconduct information is retained and published, with some forces maintaining archives dating back to 2016 while others appear to have no publicly accessible historical archive at all. A police officer can face a public misconduct hearing, have… Continue reading Postcode Lottery Of Police Transparency: Some Forces Keep Years Of Misconduct Records Online While Others Remove Them After Just 28 Days

Former Pc James Sarkar Cleared After Misconduct Case COLLAPSES Over Missing Evidence

Ex-officer had already left the force before hearing, as the chief constable rules claims he walked out of shifts early, ‘not supported’ A misconduct case against a police officer accused of repeatedly walking off the job has dramatically collapsed after bosses admitted the evidence simply wasn’t there. Former PC James Sarkar, who had already left… Continue reading Former Pc James Sarkar Cleared After Misconduct Case COLLAPSES Over Missing Evidence

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

Misconduct Hearings Starting Today – Thursday Day 12th February 2026

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

Police Officer Tried to Dodge Speeding Fine with Fake Claim, Misconduct Panel Finds

A police officer who was caught speeding in a marked patrol car tried to avoid punishment by submitting a bogus exemption request — and roped in two colleagues to help cover it up, a misconduct panel has ruled. Former PC Mitchell was recorded driving at 35mph in a 30mph zone on the A451 Minster Road… Continue reading Police Officer Tried to Dodge Speeding Fine with Fake Claim, Misconduct Panel Finds

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