一名联合王国警察侦探因关系不当和涉及弱势妇女的不当行为被裁定犯有严重不当行为,导致禁止今后从事警务工作。
A UK police detective was found guilty of gross misconduct for an inappropriate relationship and misconduct involving a vulnerable woman, leading to a ban from future police service.
前Warwickshire警察警探Paul Whitehurst警官被认定犯有严重不当行为,因为他与在工作中遇到的一位弱势妇女关系不当,违反职业界限,滥用职权。
Former Warwickshire Police Detective Sergeant Paul Whitehurst was found guilty of gross misconduct for an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable woman he met during his work, violating professional boundaries and abusing his authority.
警察行为独立办公室(IOPC)确认他违反了标准,用他的工作电话储存了714个不适当的图像和视频,并删除了“什么行动”信息,以阻碍调查。
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed he breached standards, used his work phone to store 714 inappropriate images and videos, and deleted WhatsApp messages to obstruct the investigation.
尽管于2024年5月辞职,纪律小组裁定,他本会被解雇,并禁止他今后参加警务工作。
Despite resigning in May 2024, the disciplinary panel ruled he would have been dismissed and barred him from future police service.
该案涉及《国际油污损害民事责任公约》的多项调查,凸显了严重违背公众信任的行为,特别是考虑到他以前在反腐败和专业标准方面的作用。
The case, involving multiple IOPC investigations, highlighted a serious breach of public trust, particularly given his prior roles in anti-corruption and professional standards.
其结果仍然可以上诉。
The outcome remains subject to appeal.