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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Inspector who phoned sex workers on duty banned
A police inspector who made hundreds of calls on a force mobile phone to sex workers over six years, many while he was working, has been banned from policing. Greater Manchester Police said Toby Knight had resigned from the force on Wednesday, the day before he was due to appear before a disciplinary panel. The panel ruled that Insp Knight would have been sacked if he had not resigned. Amanda Rowe, director of the police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), said: "Insp Knight's actions are compounded by the fact the communication was so extensive and over a very long period of time." The IOPC, whose anti-corruption unit investigated Knight, said the officer, who had served for 17 years, was found to have "breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour for authority, respect and courtesy, discreditable conduct, honesty and integrity and orders and instructions". He was arrested on 2 April 2024 and accepted during questioning he had contacted sex workers while on duty. A review of his work mobile phone calls identified adult sex workers were contacted 245 times between September 2018 and March 2024, with 176 calls taking place while he was working. In addition, a study of his personal mobile phone showed 357 communications with sex workers between May 2023 and April 2024 - 259 outgoing and 98 incoming. Investigators matched numbers on adverts for sex workers to those Knight had called. They also spoke with sex workers contacted by Knight who confirmed text exchanges with him. Ms Rowe also said: "Cases such as these have the real potential to impact on public confidence in the police." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Independent Office for Police Conduct
ITV News
20-05-2025
- ITV News
Gloucestershire's Chief Constable receives second gross misconduct notice
G l oucestershire Polices' already suspended Chief Constable has been removed from his role at the National Police Chiefs' Council after being served a second gross misconduct notice. Rod Hansen was initially suspended in October over allegations of gross misconduct, but was later redeployed to the National Police Chief's Council, whilst still under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct [IOPC]. But now Mr Hansen has removed from his new role after a second set of allegations. The new allegations relate to Mr Hansen's involvement in a recruitment process, while the original allegations were around the Chief Constable's handling of an allegation of computer misuse. In a statement, Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire Chris Nelson said: 'The Independent Office of Police Conduct is investigating a further set of alleged breaches of Standards of Professional Behaviour against Chief Constable Rod Hansen. 'This second matter came to light during the investigation into the first set of allegations against CC Hansen, and relate to a potential breach of Professional Standards in relation to Discreditable Conduct, Duties and Responsibilities, Honesty and Integrity, and Orders and Instructions. 'Having considered the seriousness of the allegations and the role CC Hansen is currently undertaking, I have taken the decision to suspend CC Hansen from his redeployed role with the National Police Chiefs Council pending the outcome of this investigation. 'I will emphasise that the decision to suspend has no bearing on any indication of guilt and should not be seen as such. 'I have briefed the leadership of the Constabulary on this latest development, and they have assured me that this will not affect the delivery of operational policing in the County. 'The independent investigation must now be allowed to take its course and I will not be commenting further on matters related to that investigation. "It is right that all allegations are dealt with consistently and investigated properly, no matter what the rank of the person under investigation, and I retain my confidence in the IOPC to do just that. 'In the meantime, I would like to assure residents that the Constabulary will be operating as normal, keeping our residents safe, and preventing and detecting crime.' In a statement, the IOPC said 'We can confirm we have served a second gross misconduct notice on Chief Constable Rod Hansen over further conduct allegations. "The new allegations relate to the extent of the chief constable's involvement in a recruitment process for a member of Gloucestershire Constabulary staff, his account of any involvement, and whether his actions complied with force policies and procedures. 'Our original investigation into the Chief Constable's handling of an allegation of computer misuse and a potential data breach by another member of staff is well advanced. 'The serving of misconduct notices does not necessarily mean any disciplinary proceedings will follow. "At the end of our investigations we will decide whether there is any case to answer for potential breaches of police professional standards. Suspension is a matter for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire.'
BBC News
25-04-2025
- BBC News
Former Sussex Police officer banned for using racist language
A former Sussex Police officer has been banned after he used racist language towards an officer while they were on Nicholson, based in Brighton, was the subject of a misconduct which heard he repeatedly made racist and discriminatory remarks to a colleague after a night out drinking in March hearing found the 27-year-old's behaviour was a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour and he would have been dismissed without notice if he had not resigned in Supt Andy Wolstenholme said: "The language used in this incidence was appalling, which the former officer accepts." "We will never allow behaviour that is discriminatory to race, or any other protected characteristic, to go unchallenged."All our staff are aware of the Standards of Professional Behaviour and the force remains committed to holding officers to account where they fall below the high standards the public rightly expect."
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Former PC banned after alleged sexual assault
A former Sussex Police officer has been banned from policing after she allegedly sexually assaulted two colleagues and made sexual comments towards them while off duty, the force has said. Olivia Clinton, 30, was the subject of a misconduct hearing at Sussex Police's headquarters in Lewes on 23 April, which heard the incidents happened at a social event on 4 January 2024. The force said she was suspended during an investigation and the panel found her behaviour was a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, which amounted to gross misconduct, which Ms Clinton admitted. Det Supt Andy Wolstenholme said Ms Clinton's actions were "unwanted and invasive". The force said it was determined that the alleged conduct did not meet the threshold for criminal proceedings. Ms Clinton, who was based in the East Sussex division, resigned in February 2025. Det Supt Wolstenholme added: "This was extremely concerning because police officers and staff must behave in a manner that does not discredit the police service or undermine public confidence, whether on or off duty. "All staff are aware of the standards of professional behaviour and the force remains committed to holding officers to account where they fall below the high standards the public rightly expect." Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Sussex Police
BBC News
23-04-2025
- BBC News
Former Sussex Police officer banned after alleged sexual assault
A former Sussex Police officer has been banned from policing after she allegedly sexually assaulted two colleagues and made sexual comments towards them while off duty, the force has Clinton, 30, was the subject of a misconduct hearing at Sussex Police's headquarters in Lewes on 23 April, which heard the incidents happened at a social event on 4 January force said she was suspended during an investigation and the panel found her behaviour was a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, which amounted to gross misconduct, which Ms Clinton Supt Andy Wolstenholme said Ms Clinton's actions were "unwanted and invasive". The force said it was determined that the alleged conduct did not meet the threshold for criminal Clinton, who was based in the East Sussex division, resigned in February Supt Wolstenholme added: "This was extremely concerning because police officers and staff must behave in a manner that does not discredit the police service or undermine public confidence, whether on or off duty."All staff are aware of the standards of professional behaviour and the force remains committed to holding officers to account where they fall below the high standards the public rightly expect."
