Diplomatic Protection Command officers removed for Discreditable Conduct
Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.041352
I note you seek access to the following information:
- Can I get a definition or further breakdown of the Discreditable Conduct.
ref: FOI-21128-24-0100-000. - Can I also clarify under Suspended table.
- Officer count means 11 officers had 28 allegations proven and they were suspended 28 times.
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Q1 - Can I get a definition or further breakdown of the Discreditable Conduct.
With regards to those officers serving in the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection (PaDP) Command on restricted duties, the Discreditable Conduct breakdown is as follows:
01 Jan 2018 to 31 Jan 2021
Between these dates officers were subject to the old regulations and as such, the 3 Discreditable Conduct cannot be broken down further.
01 Feb 2021 to 31 Aug 2024
A breakdown of the 45 Discreditable Conducts during this period is given below.
| Breach Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honesty and Integrity | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Authority, Respect and Courtesy | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Equality and Diversity | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Use of Force | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Orders and Instructions | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Duties and Responsibilities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Discreditable Conduct | 1 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 30 |
| Grand Total | 1 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 45 |
Q2 - Can I also clarify under Suspended table.
In relation to the 11 suspensions, the Discreditable Conduct breakdown is as follows:
01 Feb 2021 to 31 Aug 2024
| Breach Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honesty and Integrity | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fitness and Duty | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Discreditable Conduct | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 9 |
| Grand Total | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 11 |
Q3 - Officer count means 11 officers had 28 allegations proven and they were suspended 28 times.
The data shows that 11 officers were suspended relating to 28 allegations and not 28 separate suspensions. In addition, the allegation is not necessarily proven, it is the reason for the suspension.