Police driver misconduct

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FIN/24/1593

Version Date: 28/02/2024

The Professional Standards Department have provided the following information. 

1. The number of basic police drivers who between 1st January 2020 and 1st January 2024 who have been subject of misconduct matters regards using police emergency equipment, commonly referred to as V&A equipment, to stop vehicles when not authorised to do so. Specifically relating to stops only, not pursuits nor other misuse.

One

2. The outcome of those matters listed in 1.

No case to answer

3. The number of police drivers between 1st January 2020 and 1st January 2024 who, on duty have been reported for using a mobile device (incorporating mobile telephones) and the outcomes, i.e management advise, misconduct meeting/hearing and result.

None

4. If available in relation to (3) the number of those uses for a policing purpose, for example using a police issued mobile device to conduct a PNC check whilst driving and again the outcome.

Not applicable