Accelerated misconduct hearing outcome for PC 14853 Barrett

On 22 June 2026 PC 14853 Barrett appeared at an accelerated misconduct hearing relating to failure to meet standards under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020. The allegation arose from their accessing of policing information without a legitimate purpose and sharing some of this material with third parties. They had also failed to challenge the behaviour of a fellow officer.

The officer accepted that the conduct alleged amounted to gross misconduct.

Having considered the case put forward by the officer, the Assistant Chief Officer found find the allegation proven to be gross misconduct.

It was considered that the officer’s conduct had breached the standards of professional behaviour relating to honesty and integrity (integrity only), duties and responsibilities, discreditable conduct, orders and instructions, confidentiality, challenging and reporting improper conduct.

In considering the disciplinary outcome, the Assistant Chief Officer took into account mitigation presented by the officer and their personal record.

The officer received a final written warning which will remain live for 3 years from the date the warning was given.

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