Misconduct hearing for PC 30111 Edwards

1. Name of officer: PC 30111 Edwards.

2. Date, time and venue of the hearing: Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June 2026 in the County 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 the officer sexually assaulted a colleague whilst on duty. It is further alleged he displayed sexualised behaviour towards colleagues both inside and outside of the workplace.

PC Edwards is alleged to have breached the standards of professional behaviour relating to:

Authority, respect and courtesy
In that they failed to treat their colleagues with authority, respect and courtesy in light of the above allegation.

Discreditable conduct
In that their behaviour as set out above has discredited the police service and/or undermined public confidence in it.

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 that PC Edwards’ dismissal would be justified.

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.