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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
TV cop 'resigns' from police force after 'sexist' and 'racist' messages found on phone
PC Andrew Doran who appeared on Motorway Cops has been forced to resign from Cheshire Police after inappropriate messages were found on his personal phone A police officer who found fame on Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders has been forced to resign from his position with Cheshire Police after inappropriate messages were found on his personal phone. During a misconduct hearing, PC Andrew Doran allegedly sent, received and kept "inappropriate, sexist, racist, discriminatory and unprofessional messages and material on his personal mobile phone." The police officer who was also a fan favourite since appearing on the channel 5 show, was also exposed for having a video "depicting extreme pornography." The misconduct hearing stated that the former police officer would have been "sacked" if he had not handed in his resignation. The offensive messages remained on his phone between 2018 and 2025. PC Doran had allegedly sent 17 sexist images and received nine. He also sent three racist pictures and received 11. The misconduct hearing also heard that he sent discriminatory pictures and one "improper or offensive" image, which resulted in it being a criminal offence. In 2021, it was also claimed that PC Andrew Doran was sent "extreme pornography". According to the Warrington Guardian, the hearing it was revealed during the hearing: "It is alleged that, as a serving police officer, in sending, receiving, or retaining the material, you have shown a clear lack of integrity through your actions, and displayed discriminatory views and behaviour which shows a lack of respect and courtesy towards others." The hearing was told: "You have behaved in such a manner as to discredit Cheshire Police, and the police service as a whole, thereby impacting public trust and confidence in policing. It is alleged you have not challenged or reported its content and retained possession of the material on your personal mobile device." In conclusion of the hearing Chief constable Mark Roberts stated that PC Doran would have been dismissed without notice had he not resigned. Despite his resignation, the police officer turned TV cop has been barred from re-joining the police force.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
TV cop who starred on Channel 5 show banned from force after inappropriate texts including 20 sexist & racist pics
A COP who starred on a hit Channel 5 show has been banned from his force after sending sexist and racist texts. Viewers who watched PC Andrew Doran feature on Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders were shocked to discover he had written "offensive, improper, and discriminatory" messages. The TV officer was also found to have a video "depicting extreme pornography" on his phone. A misconduct hearing concluded the former officer would have been sacked if he hadn't resigned last month. Advertisement The hearing heard the disgraced Cheshire Police cop sent, received and kept "inappropriate, sexist, racist, discriminatory, and unprofessional messages and material on his personal mobile phone". The offensive material was gathered and stored between 2018 and 2025. PC Doran sent 17 sexists images and was sent nine, while he sent three racist pictures and received 11. The misconduct hearing also hear he sent discriminatory images and one "improper or offensive" picture - which amounted to a criminal offence. Advertisement It was also alleged the shamed officer was sent "extreme pornography" in February 2021. As reported by the Warrington Guardian, the hearing was told: "It is alleged that, as a serving police officer, in sending, receiving, or retaining the material, you have shown a clear lack of integrity through your actions, and displayed discriminatory views and behaviour which shows a lack of respect and courtesy towards others. 'You have behaved in such a manner as to discredit Cheshire Police, and the police service as a whole, thereby impacting public trust and confidence in policing. 'It is alleged you have not challenged or reported its content and retained possession of the material on your personal mobile device." Advertisement Tale of twins with 'shared psychosis' caught on CCTV before one turned killer Chief constable Mark Roberts concluded PC Doran would have been dismissed without notice, had he not already quit. Instead, PC Doran has been barred from ever re-joining the force. CC Roberts added how the cops actions were "undoubtedly gross misconduct". He also told the hearting there was "no explanation" for the disgraceful behaviour and "no excuse". The "totally unacceptable" messages sent and received by PC Doran were dubbed "offensive, improper, and discriminatory". Advertisement
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
TV cop who starred on Channel 5 show banned from force after inappropriate texts including 20 sexist & racist pics
He was also found to have a video 'depicting extreme pornography' on his phone COP SHAME TV cop who starred on Channel 5 show banned from force after inappropriate texts including 20 sexist & racist pics A COP who starred on a hit Channel 5 show has been banned from his force after sending sexist and racist texts. Viewers who watched PC Andrew Doran feature on Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders were shocked to discover he had written "offensive, improper, and discriminatory" messages. The TV officer was also found to have a video "depicting extreme pornography" on his phone. A misconduct hearing concluded the former officer would have been sacked if he hadn't resigned last month. Advertisement The hearing heard the disgraced Cheshire Police cop sent, received and kept "inappropriate, sexist, racist, discriminatory, and unprofessional messages and material on his personal mobile phone". The offensive material was gathered and stored between 2018 and 2025. PC Doran sent 17 sexists images and was sent nine, while he sent three racist pictures and received 11. The misconduct hearing also hear he sent discriminatory images and one "improper or offensive" picture - which amounted to a criminal offence. Advertisement It was also alleged the shamed officer was sent "extreme pornography" in February 2021. As reported by the Warrington Guardian, the hearing was told: "It is alleged that, as a serving police officer, in sending, receiving, or retaining the material, you have shown a clear lack of integrity through your actions, and displayed discriminatory views and behaviour which shows a lack of respect and courtesy towards others. 'You have behaved in such a manner as to discredit Cheshire Police, and the police service as a whole, thereby impacting public trust and confidence in policing. 'It is alleged you have not challenged or reported its content and retained possession of the material on your personal mobile device." Advertisement Tale of twins with 'shared psychosis' caught on CCTV before one turned killer Chief constable Mark Roberts concluded PC Doran would have been dismissed without notice, had he not already quit. Instead, PC Doran has been barred from ever re-joining the force. CC Roberts added how the cops actions were "undoubtedly gross misconduct". He also told the hearting there was "no explanation" for the disgraceful behaviour and "no excuse". The "totally unacceptable" messages sent and received by PC Doran were dubbed "offensive, improper, and discriminatory". Advertisement
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hartford police chief to retire end of February
Hartford's police chief will step down in just a few weeks. Town Manager, John Haverstock, announced the chief's resignation in a news release last Thursday, writing that he will leave behind a 'lasting impact' on the community. Before joining Hartford, Police Chief Gregory Sheldon worked as a volunteer firefighter in Manchester and served with the Rutland Police Department for over two decades, working his way up to overseeing the patrol and outreach divisions. During his time there he even starred in a few episodes of TruTV's 'Speeders.' Now after a nearly 25-year law enforcement career, the chief says he is ready to explore public service in other ways. 'It's in me to work in a public service role and I'm not going to fight that. I'll find something that will allow me to have that purpose and satisfaction of having that community,' he said. As chief at Hartford, Sheldon says his focus was on creating community outreach and recognizing that policing is not always the answer for public safety issues. During his two years, the chief has been dedicating himself to creating an Outreach Division, which includes an embedded social worker and substance use responder. He is also responsible for adding the department's first crime data analyst who will share crime statistics with the public and local social service organizations to promote collaboration. The department will hold its first 'HartStat' meeting next Tuesday. 'I hope that the next Chief that comes in, or if it's an internal applicant, sees the benefit of the outreach division and the community engagement portion of law enforcement,' said the chief. Lieutenant Commander Karl Ebbighausen, who leads Hartford's Outreach Division, says he believes that, over the past two years, the department has become more connected to the community. 'I'm a little concerned about where we may be going without his leadership. I think we were on the right path and I certainly hope we stay that course,' he said. Chief Sheldon says the town is currently searching for an Acting Chief who he hopes to train before he retires on February 28. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
