News: Professional Standards
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Officer dismissed after gross misconduct ruling
Sgt Christopher Tearle was found to have breached three professional standards after taking a full-time job while suspended, despite knowing he was not permitted to.
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Officer who took on paid jobs without permission committed gross misconduct
The student officer has been dismissed and will be placed on a national barred list following the outcome of a hearing.
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Former officer added to barred list after gross misconduct proven
The former officer deliberately held down keys on his laptop to make it appear as if he was working when he wasn’t.
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Police officer sentenced for causing serious injury collision
The conviction relates to a collision on the A4 Portway in Bristol in September 2023.
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Special Constable to appear in court after harassment charge
James Mouzoure, 35, who is based in Somerset, was suspended from duty following his arrest.
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Former police officer sentenced for online child sex offences
Former PC James Gullis was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday 16 April.
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Detective dismissed without notice after gross misconduct outcome
Chief Constable Sarah Crew ruled that DC Philippa Baskwill should be barred from policing and other law enforcement agencies.
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Former police officer jailed for child sex offences
The former officer has been jailed for two years and eight months years at Exeter Crown Court today (Thursday 3 April).
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Former police officer sentenced after admitting stalking charge
A former officer with Avon and Somerset Police has been given a suspended prison term after admitting a charge of stalking without fear of violence.
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Statement in relation to online video – Taunton
We expect the highest level of professionalism and diligence from all our officers and staff when on duty and would like to reassure the public this incident is being looked into.