Accelerated Misconduct hearing for PC Lucy Cox
Notice of accelerated hearing to be held in public
Name of the officer concerned: PC Lucy Cox
Date: 09 October 2026
Time: 9am
Location: Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
PC Lucy Cox, based within North East Command Unit, will answer allegations that their conduct amounted to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, in respect of:
- Orders and Instructions
- Authority, Respect and Courtesy
- Discreditable Conduct
PC Cox’s MPS issued device was subject to a routine Lawful Business Monitoring, and it identified a number of messages that were in breach of MPS policies. It is suspected that between May and September 2025, PC Cox used the MPS-issued device for personal communications with individuals both within and outside the organisation where there was no evident policing-related purpose. These communications are understood to have included messages exchanged with a family member, as well as with a member of the public with whom she was reportedly involved in a personal relationship.
As a result of that stated herein, if proven, PC Cox’s conduct individually or cumulatively amounts to gross misconduct, and her dismissal may be justified.
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.
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