PC Kyle Woodman outcome summary

Misconduct hearing outcome 

Officer concerned: PC Kyle Woodman

Date of hearing: 4 to 5 September 2024

Summary

A police officer answered allegations that his conduct amounted to breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, in respect of:

• Confidentiality

Allegation 1

It was alleged that on 29 December 2020 PC Woodman accessed the police national computer for a purpose that was not related to policing in that he searched for data relating to his private vehicle.

Allegation 2

It was alleged that on 20 November 2022 PC Woodman accessed the police national computer for a purpose that was not related to policing in that he searched for data relating to the private vehicle relating to a friend.

It was further alleged that this conduct, if proven, amounted to gross misconduct in that it is was serious as to justify dismissal.

The hearing started on 4 September 2024 and was listed for two working days.  

The hearing was held in public. The identity of victims/witnesses was protected during the hearing as appropriate.

The hearing was held remotely via Microsoft Teams.

Decision

The officer was given a Final Written Warning lasting for three (3) years.