Outcomes of Misconduct Hearings / Accelerated Misconduct Hearings
OUTCOME OF PUBLIC ACCELERATED MISCONDUCT HEARING
Date: 16th January 2024
Time: 13:00
Location: Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters, Saunders’ Lane, Preston PR4 5SA
Officer: Former Police Officer 591 Garstang
Chair: Chief Constable Chris Rowley
On 16th January 2024, an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing was held in private at Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters in respect of former police officer 591 Garstang. A private hearing was held so not to prejudice ongoing criminal proceedings that have now been concluded.
The alleged breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour was as follows:
It is alleged that former police officer 591 Garstang was arrested on 2nd March 2023 on suspicion of making, distributing and possessing indecent images of children.
The Chair found the conduct breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour, namely Honesty and Integrity and Discreditable Conduct and amounted to Gross Misconduct. It was found that had former officer 591 Garstang still have been a serving officer he would have been dismissed and his details have been included on the barred list.
OUTCOME OF PUBLIC ACCELERATED MISCONDUCT HEARING
Date: 19th July 2024
Time: 10:00
Location: Ormskirk Police Station, 1 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2BJ
Officer: Police Constable 4776 Paterson
Chair: Chief Constable Sacha Hatchett
On 19th July 2024, an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing was held at Ormskirk Police Station in respect of Police Constable 4776 Paterson.
The alleged breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour was as follows:
It is alleged that PC 4776 Paterson pleaded guilty to the offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988, was disqualified from driving for two years and received an 18-month custodial sentence suspended for two years.
The Chair found the conduct breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour, namely Discreditable Conduct and amounted to Gross Misconduct. PC Paterson was issued a sanction in the form of a final written warning remaining live for a period of 3 years.
