We received a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA):
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act regarding disciplinary actions taken against police officers in various police forces across England and Wales over the past three years.
Specifically, I am interested in obtaining data on disciplinary actions, including but not limited to the following:
> The number of police officers within the force who have faced disciplinary actions related to sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, or any similar offence, for the past five years.
> The types of misconduct or offences for which disciplinary actions were taken, without disclosing specific case details.
> The outcomes of these disciplinary actions, including whether the officers were reprimanded, suspended, or dismissed from their positions.
> Any available information on the reasons for retaining or dismissing officers who faced disciplinary actions.
Our Response:
Please see the below table for the requested information:
|
Case Type |
Case Recorded |
Case Status/Outcome |
Charged/ Convicted |
Suspect |
Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Conduct |
Jul-17 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
No |
Male Police Officer |
Abuse of position for a sexual purpose |
|
Conduct |
Sep-17 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
Yes/ Yes |
Male Police Officer |
Abuse of position for a sexual purpose |
|
Conduct |
Nov-17 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
No |
Male Police Officer |
Abuse of position for a sexual purpose |
|
Conduct |
Jan-20 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
Yes/ Yes |
Male Police Officer |
Allegation of rape |
|
Conduct |
Mar-20 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
No |
Male Police Officer |
Allegation of sexual assault |
|
Conduct |
Sep-20 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
No |
Male Police Officer |
Abuse of position for a sexual purpose |
|
Conduct |
Jan-21 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
Yes/ Yes |
Male Police Officer |
Allegation of rape and sexual assault |
|
Conduct |
Mar-21 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
No |
Male Police Officer |
Abuse of position for a sexual purpose |
|
Conduct |
Apr-21 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
No |
Male Police Officer |
Abuse of position for a sexual purpose |
|
Conduct |
May-21 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
Yes/ Yes |
Male Police Officer |
Possess indecent images |
|
Conduct |
Oct-21 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
No |
Male Police Officer |
Allegation of sexual assault |
|
Conduct |
Dec-21 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
No |
Male Police Officer |
Allegation of sexual assault |
|
Conduct |
Jan-22 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
No |
Male Police Officer |
Sexual assault and sexual harassment whilst on duty |
|
Conduct |
Feb-22 |
Finalised - officer dismissed after a misconduct hearing |
No |
Male Police Officer |
Allegation of sexual assault |
|
Conduct |
Jun-22 |
Finalised - officer received a final written warning after a misconduct meeting |
No |
Male Police Officer |
Inappropriate sexual behaviour and comments |
|
Complaint |
Jul-22 |
Finalised - officer received a written warning after a misconduct meeting |
No |
Male Police Officer |
Inappropriate sexual behaviour and comments |
It is important for public confidence in policing that West Yorkshire Police is open and accountable about misconduct proceedings involving police officers. We expect the highest standards from our officers and staff at all times so that we can retain the confidence of our communities in the standard of policing service we deliver. It is important that where people are not satisfied with our service that we deal with this in a timely manner and with integrity. The vast majority of officers and staff who work for West Yorkshire Police act with integrity and professionalism at all times. However, where conduct falls below the high standards expected by the Force it is important for the public to know that they will be dealt with firmly.
The Police Complaints and Misconduct legislation requires the Force to publish the outcomes of misconduct hearings on this page. Outcomes should be published for a minimum of 28 days after the date of the hearing. The information published includes details of the standard which has been breached, basic details of the breach and the misconduct outcome. Further information can be found via the following link; Professional Standards | West Yorkshire Police.