Leicestershire Police Inspector Faces Gross Misconduct Hearing
Leicestershire Police Inspector Ian Weston is scheduled to appear before a misconduct hearing starting next Monday, May 20th, 2024. The hearing, expected to last four days, will address allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Inspector Weston.
The charges against Inspector Weston stem from two separate incidents that occurred between March and May of 2023. The first concerns eight social media posts Weston allegedly made that contained offensive language. These posts are said to have violated the Leicestershire Police force's social media policy.
The second allegation involves inappropriate conduct by Inspector Weston towards a fellow officer sometime between April and May of 2023. The details of this incident have not been made public.
If proven true, these allegations constitute gross misconduct, as they are said to violate several key tenets of professional police conduct:
Authority, Respect, and Courtesy: Police officers are expected to maintain a professional demeanour and treat others with respect. Inappropriate language or behaviour would be a transgression of this standard.
Discreditable Conduct: Actions that bring discredit to the police force or undermine public trust in the police would be considered misconduct.
Equality and Diversity: Police officers are expected to treat everyone fairly and with respect, regardless of background. Inappropriate behaviour could be seen as a violation of this principle.
Honesty and Integrity: Police officers are expected to be truthful and uphold the law. Any actions that call those qualities into question would be considered misconduct.
Hearing Details
The hearing will take place at the Leicestershire Police force headquarters and is scheduled to begin at 10:00 am on Monday, May 20th, 2024. The outcome of the hearing will depend on the evidence presented and the determination of whether Inspector Weston's actions constitute gross misconduct.
