Misconduct Hearing Outcome of a former Police Officer - September 2024

Rank of the officer concerned

Police Constable

Date of the hearing

25th September 2024

Hearing type

Gross Misconduct Hearing

Nature of the misconduct allegation

In August 2022, the former officer made a comment towards a female colleague that is alleged to have been inappropriately personal and discriminatory.

In October 2022, the former officer made a comment towards a female colleague that is alleged to have been inappropriate, harassing and/or discriminatory.

In or around October 2022, the former officer showed a female colleague pictures on his mobile phone and made comments relating to the pictures which is alleged to have been inappropriate. The former officer also made a further comment towards the same colleague which is alleged to have been inappropriate.

In December 2022, the former officer made remarks to two female colleagues about a vehicle he owned. The remarks are alleged to have been inappropriate and trivialised sexual violence.

The Standards of Behaviour engaged are:

• Authority, respect and courtesy
• Discreditable Conduct
• Equality and diversity

Hearing Outcome

Gross misconduct found

Sanction

Would have been dismissed had he still been working for Nottinghamshire Police. The former officer has also been placed on the barred list, which means he can no longer serve in any police force.