Officer who picked up friends in police van sacked
A Devon and Cornwall police officer has been dismissed over allegations that included running a red light in a police van while giving friends a lift.It was alleged between March and June 2020 he breached standards appropriate to the conduct of a police officer and he was barred from policing.
Misused a police vehicle to give a lift to friends during which he illuminated the emergency blue lights and contravened a traffic signalSupt Jo Arundale, head of professional standards, said after the hearing on 5 May: "Officers are expected to fulfil their duties to high standards within policing and on this occasion, the officer has fallen below that expectation.
"As a result of his actions and in not fulfilling his duties and responsibilities, he has undermined the public's trust and confidence in the police force. "Conduct of this kind will not be tolerated within Devon and Cornwall Police and therefore this was the right and proper outcome."
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