PC Andrew Barton
Name of Officers: Police Constable 389 Andrew BARTON
Hearing dates / time: Monday 16th – Thursday 19th December 2024. The start time on Monday 16th December 2024 will be 10:00 hours.
Location: Norfolk Constabulary, Operations and Communications Centre, Falconers Chase, Wymondham, NR18 0WW.
Summary of conduct alleged:
On 31st October 2022, it is alleged that PC BARTON inappropriately communicated with and used excessive force in relation to a juvenile. On 13th November 2022, it is alleged that PC BARTON was involved in the arrest of a male, who then temporarily escaped. During his subsequent detention is alleged that PC BARTON used excessive force.
It is alleged that this conduct breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of:
- Authority, Respect and Courtesy
- Use of Force
It was determined that the allegations should be heard at a misconduct hearing.
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 Thursday 12th December 2024 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.