FPC Joslin James outcome summary

Misconduct hearing outcome 

Officer concerned: Former PC Joslin James

Dates of hearing: 11 to 15 May 2026

Summary

It was alleged that between 15 August 2023 and 16 August 2023 FPC James gave Ms A, an alleged victim of crime who he contacted in the course of his duty, his personal telephone number. It was also alleged that on 16 August 2023 FPC James had an inappropriate telephone conversation with her motivated by the pursuit of a sexual or improper emotional relationship.

It was further alleged that FPC James failed to comply with the decision dated 16 May 2024 that his photography business was incompatible with his continued service within the Metropolitan Police.

Decision

The panel, found that the officer had breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour, namely discreditable conduct and failure to abide by orders and instructions, amounting to gross misconduct.

Had FPC James been a serving officer, he would have been dismissed without notice.