PS Ahmet Retvan outcome summary

Misconduct hearing outcome 

Officer concerned: PS Ahmet Retvan

Dates of hearing: 18 September 2026

Summary

PS Retvan's Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) issued mobile device was subject to Lawful Business Monitoring, and it was identified that on 19 February 2026 he used his personal mobile telephone to display an image which was intimate and sexual in nature, which he then photographed and saved onto his MPS-issued work device, whilst on duty.

It was also identified that on 13 May 2025, PS Retvan took a screenshot of a 'Whatsapp' conversation with a female colleague which was personal in nature and did not have a policing purpose.

In doing so, it is alleged that PS Retvan has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of:

• Duties and Responsibilities and
• Discreditable Conduct

PS Retvan was in attendance for these proceedings. He was represented at the hearing by his legal representative.

The Chair, T/Commander Beehag-Fisher, found the allegations proven and that PS Retvan had breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour at the level of Gross Misconduct for the incident on 19 February 2026 only, and for the incident on 13 May 2025, at the level of Misconduct only.

Decision

PS Retvan was dismissed without notice and will be placed on the College of Policing barred list.