Officer domestic abuse and sexual offences

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 23/0893

Version Date: 04/08/2023

The Professional Standards Department have provided the following information:

1.         The number of serving police officers who are currently suspended from duty due to domestic abuse allegations as of 30th June 2023

None

2.         The number of serving officers currently suspended in relation to sexual offence allegations as of 30th June 2023

There are currently 4 officers suspended because of allegations that relate to some form of sexual misconduct, this could include criminal allegations such as rape and misconduct allegations such as abuse of position for sexual purpose.

3.         For the calendar years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and up until 30th June 2023 - broken down by year - how many officers have been convicted of domestic abuse charges?

2 officers (including warranted Special Constables) have been convicted in relation to an allegation that was domestic related. These were in the years 2018 and 2020.

4.         For the calendar years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and up until 30th June 2023 - broken down by year - how many officers have been convicted of sexual offence charges?

1 officer (including warranted special constables) has been convicted in relation to an allegation of a sexual nature. This was in the year 2020.