Misconduct hearing for Officer A on Monday 12 October 2026 at 10am
1. Name of officer: Officer A.
2. The date, time and venue of the hearing: Monday 12 October 2026 in the Professional Standards Hearing and Meeting Room, Kent Police Force Headquarters, Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9BZ starting at 10am.
3. The conduct and how that conduct is alleged to amount to gross misconduct:
It is alleged that Officer A has: -
- Used sexualised and misogynistic language to a female colleague.
The above equates to breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, namely Equality and Diversity, Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct. These breaches individually and/or cumulatively amount to gross misconduct.
In carrying out the action above it is alleged that Officer A has breached the standards of professional behaviour in relation to the following:
Authority, respect and courtesy
In that by carrying out the behaviour above Officer A has failed to treat his colleague with respect and courtesy.
Discreditable conduct
In that the behaviour as described above by Officer A could reasonably be perceived as bringing discredit upon the police service and/or undermine confidence in it.
Equality and diversity
By making sexualised and misogynistic comments, Officer A engaged in conduct which was discriminatory.
It is alleged that these matters individually and/or collectively amount to gross misconduct, namely a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour that, if proved, is so serious Officer A’s dismissal would be justified.
Please note that the Chair of the hearing has imposed the following conditions: -
1) The taking of photographs and the use of visual or sound recording equipment during the hearing or by attendees whilst on police premises is prohibited, except for official purposes by the Professional Standards Department.
2) Any form of live streaming or live use of social media within the hearing is prohibited.
If you want to attend the hearing in person, please complete the online request form on the Kent Police website by midday on 11 October 2026 as no applications to attend will be considered after this date.