Staffordshire Police officer had 'inappropriate relationships'
Mills, who was based in the south of the county, was arrested and suspended in January 2023 following an investigation by Staffordshire Police's professional standards department. He later resigned, the force confirmed. Dep Ch Con Becky Riggs said: "Mills misused his position to engage in inappropriate relationships with people he met through his work, including a vulnerable woman."This is a serious breach of trust and police values."She said the force had carried out "extensive" training with its officers about improper and inappropriate relationships.Mills is due to be sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court at a later date.
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