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Officer concerned: PC Nicholas Pollard
Dates of hearing: 7 and 8 January 2025
PC Pollard answered the following allegation:
Allegation 1:
It was alleged that PC Nicholas Pollard engaged in abusive, harassing, and/or offensive behaviour aggravated by mimicking the accent of a member of public.
The Officer was present at the hearing and was legally represented by counsel.
The Panel led by Chair Commander Peter Stevens, found the Allegation 1 proven.
Furthermore, the Panel found PC Pollard had breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Authority, Respect and Courtesy; Equality and Diversity; and Discreditable Conduct and that these breaches amounted to Gross Misconduct.
Dismissed Without Notice.