A Derbyshire police officer has been dismissed for sending inappropriate images, but details about the case and the officer’s identity remain under wraps.
The misconduct hearing took place privately at the police headquarters in Ripley. So, no reporters or members of the public could see what went down.
They held this hearing in December, and it was led by Chief Constable Rachel Swann. The reason for keeping it private was due to other ongoing police matters.
During the hearing, the officer faced claims that they broke the Standards of Professional Behaviour. This is a code all UK police officers must follow.
It was found that the officer sent and received inappropriate images from a member of the public multiple times. A brief summary of the hearing is on the Derbyshire police website, but no detailed report has been shared.
The summary states that the allegations were proven, leading to the officer’s dismissal without notice. The Chief Constable decided to keep the hearing private because of other ongoing issues.
When asked for more details, a police spokesperson said they couldn’t share specifics. They emphasized that officers are expected to maintain high standards, and this officer failed to do so.
As for why the officer’s name isn’t being released, the spokesperson mentioned ongoing proceedings. They said the officer’s identity and the outcome will be reviewed later.
Derbyshire police can hold misconduct hearings in public to show transparency. However, they can also choose to keep them private based on certain factors, like national security or ongoing investigations.
