Outcome of Former Officer Accelerated Misconduct Hearing
Date
14 September 2021
Time
12.00hrs
Venue
West Midlands Police Headquarters, Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NQ (Sat Nav B4 6AT)
Former Officer
PC 20732 Simmons
Conduct that gave rise to breaches
On 16 May 2021, PC Simmons was arrested for driving whilst under the influence of alcohol.
On 28 July 2021, PC Simmons appeared before Staffordshire Magistrates where upon a guilty plea, was convicted of driving a motor vehicle with excess alcohol contrary to section 5(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
Standards of Professional Behaviour breached
Discreditable Conduct
Finding
Proven - Gross Misconduct
Outcome
Would have been dismissed
Chair
Chief Constable Thompson
Outcome of Accelerated Misconduct Hearing – Former Officer
Date
7 September 2021
Time
16.00hrs
Venue
West Midlands Police Headquarters, Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NQ (Sat Nav B4 6AT)
Former Officer
PC 8462 Baggott
Conduct that gave rise to Breaches
Between the period of 18th May 2017 and 26th January 2021, whilst on and off duty, PC Baggott accessed West Midlands Police systems and researched sensitive information which was not relevant to their policing duties and was not for a legitimate or policing purpose.
Standards of Professional Behaviour Breached
Honesty and Integrity
Confidentiality
Authority Respect & Courtesy
Discreditable Conduct
Finding
Gross Misconduct
Outcome
Would have been dismissed
Chair
Chief Constable Thompson