Unnamed Sergeant
Summary of misconduct
The former officer pursued improper emotional relationships with three female student officers on his team and during this time received management action by way of words of advice from a senior officer in June 2021 about pursuing an inappropriate relationship with one of these student officers on his team, who he directly supervised.
Between Tuesday 13 April 2021 and Thursday 26 May 2022 the former sergeant pursued and an improper emotional relationship with a female student officer within Dorset Police.
The panel found that he had pursued and established a second emotional and improper relationship with another student female police officer between Tuesday 1 June 2021 and Tuesday 31 May 2022.
It was found that on both occasions the former sergeant sent text messages to the women that were improper, flirtatious and of an unprofessional nature. Both officers were junior in rank and status to him and he held direct supervisory responsibility for them.
Outcome
It was determined that the former sergeant had breached the standards of professional behaviour and was guilty of gross misconduct.