Former Police Constable James Chinnery outcome summary

Misconduct hearing outcome 

Officer concerned: Former Police Constable James Chinnery

Dates of hearing: 15 and 16 January 2025

Summary

Having found the factual allegation proved, the Panel went on to consider whether the former officer's conduct amounted to misconduct or gross misconduct which was a matter for the Panel's independent judgment to which no burden of proof applies.

Misconduct is defined in Regulation 2(1) as a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour that is so serious as to justify disciplinary action. Gross misconduct is defined as a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour that is so serious as to justify dismissal.

Decision

Gross Misconduct Proven.