Chief Constable and Senior Staff Member to Face Gross Misconduct Proceedings Over Data Breach Response Wednesday, October 1, 2025 misconduct police data breach disciplinary investigation accountability security chiefconstable proceedings The Chief Constable and a senior police staff member are set to face gross misconduct proceedings related to their response to a significant data breach. The allegations stem from concerns over how the breach was handled, … Read More
Gloucestershire Councillor's Alleged Misconduct Hearing Postponed Wednesday, October 1, 2025 gloucestershire councillor misconduct hearing postponement standards council investigation delay panel The scheduled hearing into the alleged misconduct of a Gloucestershire councillor has been postponed. According to the council, the delay is a result of circumstances beyond the standards panel’s control. No new date …
Police Officer Receives Warning for Unauthorized Data Access Monday, September 29, 2025 police officer data privacy warning misuse access crash misconduct ethics A police officer has been formally warned after improperly accessing confidential data. The officer admitted to viewing information related to a family member who had been involved in a recent car crash. Although the intent … Read More
Gloucestershire Police Officer Dismissed for Homophobic Comment Friday, August 22, 2025 gloucestershire police officer dismissed homophobic comment discrimination inclusion misconduct zero-tolerance A Gloucestershire police officer has been dismissed after making a homophobic comment. The force took swift action, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment. This decision reflects the …
Council Worker Jailed for Fraudulently Holding Four Concurrent Public Sector Jobs Thursday, July 17, 2025 fraud council employment misconduct publicsector investigation courts payroll disclosure staffing Bryn Howells, a council employee, faced court after it was revealed he simultaneously held four jobs, accumulating at least £236,000 in salaries and benefits. Between February 2022 and June 2023, Howells worked as a Strategic … Read More
Gloucestershire Police Officer Avoids Dismissal After Using Homophobic Slur During Search for Missing Children Thursday, May 29, 2025 gloucestershire police misconduct homophobia discipline warning children safeguarding accountability lawenforcement A Gloucestershire Police officer who used a homophobic slur while searching for two vulnerable missing children has been found guilty of gross misconduct but avoided dismissal. PC Ashley Reid admitted to uttering the … Read More