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
- Misconduct Outcome Stats:
- 43.3% have the LQC's name published
- 98.1% of allegations proven
- 77.8% of officers dismissed
West Midlands Police
Rarely Praised, Often Criticised: Charing Cross Investigation Shows The IOPC At Its Best
Former West Midlands Police Chief Craig Guildford Investigated For Possible Gross Misconduct
IOPC examining former chief constable’s oversight of an intelligence briefing which underpinned the decision to prohibit Israeli supporters from attending a match at Villa Park Former West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford has been notified that he is under investigation for possible gross misconduct over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from… Continue reading Former West Midlands Police Chief Craig Guildford Investigated For Possible Gross Misconduct
College Of Policing Continues To Publish Misconduct Details Withheld By West Midlands Police As Force Leaves Key Questions Unanswered
West Midlands Police said extensive redactions were necessary to protect a victim, but has not explained why it withheld information that the College of Policing still makes available. A transparency dispute has emerged over the determination from an accelerated misconduct hearing involving a former West Midlands Police constable in July 2026. West Midlands Police removed… Continue reading College Of Policing Continues To Publish Misconduct Details Withheld By West Midlands Police As Force Leaves Key Questions Unanswered
Former West Midlands Police Officer Would Have Been Dismissed After Accessing Confidential Records For Personal Reasons
Former West Midlands Police officer would have been dismissed after accessing confidential records for personal reasons A former West Midlands Police officer would have been dismissed after repeatedly using police computer systems to access confidential information about people connected to her. Former PC Katie Bowie carried out targeted searches between December 27, 2022, and December… Continue reading Former West Midlands Police Officer Would Have Been Dismissed After Accessing Confidential Records For Personal Reasons
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
West Midlands Police Inspector Moran Drank 7–8 Pints The Night Before — Then Turned Up For Duty Above Police Alcohol Limit But Kept His Job
Senior officer found to have committed gross misconduct after attending a police meeting over the force’s alcohol threshold but avoided the sack and was handed a warning instead Senior officer found to have committed gross misconduct after colleagues smelled alcohol on his breath during morning briefing, yet avoided the sack. A senior police officer who… Continue reading West Midlands Police Inspector Moran Drank 7–8 Pints The Night Before — Then Turned Up For Duty Above Police Alcohol Limit But Kept His Job
Drunk Officer Who Pushed Nightclub Boss After Being Thrown Out Has Already Left Force
A former police officer who admitted assaulting a nightclub deputy manager after being removed while heavily intoxicated has already left the force and is now due to face an accelerated misconduct hearing. The incident is alleged to have taken place on 7 December 2024 at Popworld, a licensed premises in Birmingham. According to the misconduct… Continue reading Drunk Officer Who Pushed Nightclub Boss After Being Thrown Out Has Already Left Force
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 Today – Tuesday 3 February 2026
Police officers accused of sexual assault, harassment, dishonesty, misuse of force and serious safeguarding failures are facing misconduct hearings today with some allegations dating back more than four years. A string of officers from forces across England, including the Metropolitan Police Service and Avon & Somerset Constabulary, are due to appear before misconduct panels today… Continue reading Misconduct Hearings Today – Tuesday 3 February 2026
PC Calum Brand Charged With Assault Following IOPC Investigation Into Domestic Incident
A West Midlands Police officer has been charged with assault after an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct into officers’ actions at a domestic incident. PC Calum Brand, aged 26, faces one count of assault by beating and is due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court on 27 January for a first hearing.… Continue reading PC Calum Brand Charged With Assault Following IOPC Investigation Into Domestic Incident
Policing Watchdog Warns Mps Against Influencing Live Police Decisions
The head of the police inspectorate has issued a clear warning that MPs and councillors should not attempt to influence live operational policing decisions, except in the most extreme circumstances. Sir Andy Cooke, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, said elected officials must be “very mindful” not to criticise, interfere with, or seek to influence… Continue reading Policing Watchdog Warns Mps Against Influencing Live Police Decisions
Exclusive: West Midlands Police Will Not Confirm Whether It Runs Background Checks On Public Attending Misconduct Hearings
Despite being led by the NPCC’s national misconduct portfolio holder, West Midlands Police will not say whether it carries out PNC, intelligence or other background checks on people applying to attend police misconduct hearings. West Midlands Police has refused to confirm whether it carries out PNC, intelligence or other database checks on members of the… Continue reading Exclusive: West Midlands Police Will Not Confirm Whether It Runs Background Checks On Public Attending Misconduct Hearings
West Midlands: Ex-Superintendent William O’Connor Would Have Been Sacked Over Sexual Misconduct
A former senior West Midlands Police officer would have been dismissed without notice if he were still serving, after a panel ruled he committed gross misconduct by subjecting female colleagues to inappropriate behaviour. Temporary Superintendent William O’Connor, who retired in 2024 after 28 years of service, was found to have breached standards of Equality and… Continue reading West Midlands: Ex-Superintendent William O’Connor Would Have Been Sacked Over Sexual Misconduct
West Midlands Police officer faces trial for alleged assault
UPDATE PC GREEEN WAS CLEARED OF ASSAULT AT BIRMINGHAM MAGISTRATES COURT A West Midlands Police officer is facing a trial accused of assaulting a man in Wolverhampton following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation. Police constable Jack Green, 28, will appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court for the start of the trial on Friday 28 January 2022.… Continue reading West Midlands Police officer faces trial for alleged assault
Cop who had Improper Emotional Relationship With Vulnerable Person Sacked After Probe
The officer abused his position in that he had established, or was pursuing an improper emotional relationship with a vulnerable person who he had come into contact with during the course of his work. PC Owen accessed information obtained from police systems which contained sensitive and personal data, for a non-policing purpose. The officer was… Continue reading Cop who had Improper Emotional Relationship With Vulnerable Person Sacked After Probe
Former Sgt Carolyn Witts Found To have Committed Gross Misconduct By Sharing Information
Former Police Sergeant Witts allegedly: 1 On two occasions in August 2018 shared a screenshot of information taken off a confidential police system with a member of the public having no legitimate policing purpose to do so. 2 On two occasions shared a screenshot of information taken off a confidential police system with a… Continue reading Former Sgt Carolyn Witts Found To have Committed Gross Misconduct By Sharing Information
PC David Owen Sacked After inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable woman
A West Midlands Police officer was dismissed today (Friday 15 January) after a disciplinary hearing was told he had formed an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable woman he met on duty. The outcome follows an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). A West Midlands Police officer was dismissed today (Friday 15 January) after a disciplinary hearing… Continue reading PC David Owen Sacked After inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable woman
