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Notice of hearing to be held in public
Name of the officer concerned: PC Alessia Versino
Date: 15 to 18 September 2026
Time: 09:30am
Location: Palestra House, 197 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NJ
Police Constable Alessia Versino, who is formally based out of the MO7 DSU, will answer allegations that her conduct amounted to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, in respect of:
It is alleged that PC Alessia Versino breached the above standards of professional behaviour by making a sworn statement which created a clear impression that she had conducted an in-person examination of a dog when she had not. As a result of her false statement, the owner of the assessed dog was charged with an offence.
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.
The identity of victims and witnesses will be protected during the hearing as appropriate.
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.
Please ensure that you have read the conditions of entry prior to booking.