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Name of the officer concerned: Sergeant Ricky Hawkridge
Dates: 22 to 24 April 2025
Time: 10am
Location: Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, SE1 8NJ
PS Hawkridge, based at Central East Command Unit, will answer allegations that his conduct amounted to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of:
It is alleged that between 4 April 2021 and 1 December 2021, without authorisation and/or without proper authorisation, PS Hawkridge gained and/or attempted to gain improper financial advantage, namely excess overtime payments, when arranging and/or changing rosters for himself to work overtime.
This is alleged to amount to gross misconduct and, if proven, would justify PS Hawkridge’s dismissal from the Met without notice.
If you wish to apply to attend the hearing you must book no later than 1pm the previous working day. This is to allow for sufficient time to process the application. Any requests received after this time will be unable to be processed in time for the hearing and therefore will be rejected.
The identity of victims and witnesses will be protected during the hearing as appropriate.
Please ensure that you have read the conditions of entry prior to booking.