Police Officer to Face Gross Misconduct Hearing Over Inappropriate Messages
A Leicestershire police constable is scheduled to appear at a gross misconduct hearing following allegations of inappropriate behavior toward a female colleague. The hearing, set to begin on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Leicestershire Police Force Headquarters, will address alleged breaches of professional standards.
The officer is accused of discreditable conduct, authority, respect and courtesy, and equality and diversity. Specifically, the allegations state that in December 2022 and December 2023, the constable sent inappropriate, unwanted, and/or sexualized messages to a female colleague.
The hearing is expected to last for two days. While the proceedings are open to the public, the officer involved has been granted anonymity for welfare reasons. This means anyone attending or reporting on the hearing must not publish any information that would identify the officer. This restriction applies to all forms of media, including social media
Members of the public who wish to observe the hearing must apply to attend by 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27. Those who register to attend must agree to a set of conditions, which include a ban on photographing or recording the proceedings.
https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/mis/sf/apply-to-attend-a-hearing/
This hearing represents a formal process to determine if the officer's alleged actions constitute gross misconduct, a serious breach of professional standards that could result in dismissal from the force. The outcome will be decided by the hearing panel after they have considered all the evidence presented.
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