VAWG-related misconduct

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FIN/24/2247

Version Date: 19/08/2024 

How many police officers and staff are currently being investigated for VAWG*-related misconduct and gross misconduct?

NOTE: By VAWG-related misconduct or gross misconduct we mean as measured in the NPCC Violence Against Women and Girls Benchmark as some form of inappropriate sexual conduct (rape, sexual assault, abuse of position for sexual purpose and other sexual conduct) and discreditable conduct, which is a defined standards of professional behaviour which would include inappropriate sexual behaviours or domestic abuse.  
 
NOTE: By misconduct and gross misconduct, we mean as defined under Regulation 2(1) The Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020, misconduct means a breach of Standards of Professional Behaviour that is so serious as to justify disciplinary action and gross misconduct means a breach of Standards of Professional Behaviour that is so serious as to justify dismissal. 

The Professional Standards Department have provided the following information.

Dorset Police currently have 7 officers/staff showing a live misconduct case with a national factor added of VAWG