Wednesday, August 28, 2019

PS Owen Blackford A Sergeant with Leicestershire Police has been given a final written warning following a gross misconduct hearing.

Misconduct outcome for PS Owen Blackford
A Sergeant with Leicestershire Police has been given a final written warning following a gross misconduct hearing.

The hearing took place on 5 August.

PS Owen Blackford faced allegations that be breached the standards of professional behaviour, namely: confidentiality; orders and instructions; and discreditable conduct. The allegations are in relation to the misuse of police computer systems in 2005.

It was found that PS Blackford breached the three standards of professional behaviour. He was given a final written warning.