Former officer behaved inappropriately with staff members

A former police officer has been found guilty of misconduct after behaving inappropriately with female members of staff.

The misconduct hearing for former PC Keith Brothwell, which concluded today (10 January), was held at Force HQ at Sherwood Lodge and was open to both the press and the public.

The former officer provided a detailed account in relation to the allegations made, saying he was 'mortified he has upset anyone or made them feel uncomfortable'.

The hearing found that former PC Brothwell had breached the following standards of professional behaviour – authority, respect and courtesy, discreditable conduct and orders and instructions.

After the hearing, Deputy Chief Constable Steven Cooper said:

“There must be boundaries in the workplace and former PC Brothwell overstepped them, making his female colleagues feel uncomfortable.

“I would like to praise those who came forward to give evidence."

The panel acknowledged former PC Brothwell's ‘long and dedicated’ police service.

It also concluded that 'the evidence clearly reflects former PC Brothwell as having been an officer who has been supportive and approachable to colleagues'.