DC Frankie McCann outcome summary
Misconduct hearing outcome
Officer concerned: DC Frankie McCann
Dates of hearing: 21 to 22 September 2026
Summary
It is alleged that DC Frankie McCann breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour as set out in Schedule 2 of the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020, namely 'Duties & Responsibilities'.
DC McCann answered to the following allegations:
On 1 November 2025, DC McCann failed to discharge his duties and responsibilities diligently, in that he:
- Failed to report for duty at 07:00am as required;
- Was unfit for duty at 07:00am;
- Failed to inform supervising officers/others that he was going to be absent from his shift;
- Failed to ensure that he was fit for duty;
- Failed to inform his supervisor that he was or may be unfit for duty due to alcohol consumption the night before;
- Reported for duty with other officers when he knew, or should have known, he may be unfit to do so.
Decision
The Panel, chaired by Mr Alan Tribe, determined that the allegations above were found proven. The Panel concluded that DC McCann’s conduct amounted to misconduct in relation to allegations 2 and 4.
As a result, DC McCann received a written warning that will remain live for 18 months.