Leicestershire Police Constable Receives Final Written Warning for Misusing Confidential Information
A police constable, PC Hiron Miah, has been issued with a three-year final written warning after a gross misconduct hearing found he breached professional standards.
The investigation revealed that PC Miah accessed confidential information on eight separate occasions between October and November 2022. He did so without a legitimate policing purpose and in violation of the force's information management procedures. These actions were deemed to be a breach of two key standards of professional behaviour: discreditable conduct and confidentiality.
Despite the seriousness of the offence, the panel overseeing the hearing acknowledged PC Miah's early admissions, remorse, and acceptance of responsibility. Additionally, it was determined that he did not misuse the accessed information. Consequently, the panel opted for a final written warning with an extended validity period of three years.
"Officers entrusted with police information have a critical responsibility to handle it appropriately," said Detective Superintendent Alison Tompkins, head of the force's Professional Standards Department. "Access to such information is strictly for legitimate policing purposes and must be treated with utmost confidentiality."
Tompkins emphasised that officers receive training on proper information handling, and the force actively promotes the importance of responsible data management. She concluded by stating that any instance of unauthorised information access will be investigated and met with appropriate disciplinary action.
