Former Officer W
Misconduct Hearing
Name of Officers: Former Officer ‘W’
Hearing dates / time: Wednesday 5th – Thursday 6th February 2025. Start time of 5th is 10:00 hours.
Location: Norfolk Constabulary, Operations and Communications Centre, Falconers Chase, Wymondham, NR18 0WW.
Summary of conduct alleged:
It is alleged that the former officer had inappropriate contact with and then a relationship with a vulnerable person met in the course of their duty. The former officer failed to make timely and full disclosure of the relationship and accessed police systems in respect of this person without a policing purpose to do so.
It is alleged that this conduct breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of:
- Authority, Respect and Courtesy
- Discreditable Conduct
- Orders and Instructions
- Confidentiality
It has been determined that the allegations should be heard at a misconduct hearing.
Following representations, the Chair for the Hearing has determined that the former officer should be referred to by a cipher, including in the advertisement for, during and post hearing. As a result, a reporting restriction order has been made under Regulation 39 (3) (C) of the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020 (as amended).
This is a public hearing and as such the public and members of the media are permitted to attend. Any application to attend the hearing should be made by 12:00 hours on Monday 3rd February 2025 by completing the ‘Apply to attend a misconduct hearing’ via the Norfolk Constabulary website. Any applicant should also read the ‘About Misconduct Hearings’ section on the website as this details the purpose of public hearings, who can attend, how to apply to attend and the conditions of entry.