Misconduct hearing outcome for PC 14314 Humphries and former PC 14970 Gosden

On 24 to 28 August 2026 PC 14314 Humphries and former PC 14970 Gosden appeared before a gross misconduct panel relating to failure to meet standards under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020. The case arose from allegations that the officers used excessive force on a detained person.

The hearing was held in public.

PC Humphries did not accept that the conduct alleged amounted to gross misconduct.

Former PC Gosden did not accept that the conduct alleged amounted to gross misconduct.

Having considered the cases put forward by the Presenting and Defending Counsels, the tribunal found the case proven to be one of gross misconduct in respect of PC Humphries. They did not find any breaches in regard to former PC Gosden.

They considered that the officer’s conduct had breached the standards of professional behaviour relating to authority, respect and courtesy, duties and responsibilities, use of force and discreditable conduct.

In considering the disciplinary outcome, the tribunal took into account the officer’s personal record, a number of character references, and representations regarding outcome presented by the officer’s legal representative.

The officer received a final written warning which will remain live for 2 years from the date the warning was given.

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