Public notification of misconduct hearing for Officer A
Notice of a misconduct hearing to be held in public
Date(s): 17 - 19 June 2026
Time: 10 am
Location: Sussex Police Headquarters, Church Lane, Lewes, BN7 2DZ
It is alleged that between July-August 2024, Officer A displayed inappropriate behaviour towards his female colleagues namely, by:
- Making inappropriate comments.
- Using inappropriate double entendres.
- Withdrawing a female colleague’s driving permit for no policing purpose, telling her she must use public transport or walk to/from her beat area.
These matters are allegedly in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour of:
Authority, Respect and Courtesy; Equality and Diversity; Duties and Responsibilities; Discreditable Conduct; and Honesty and Integrity
and if proven, would amount to misconduct.
It is further alleged that on 26 August 2024, Officer A worked a bank-holiday shift, despite knowing that NPT do not work bank holidays. During that shift, it is alleged that the officer did little to no work.
This matter is allegedly in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour of:
Authority, Respect and Courtesy; Orders and Instructions; Duties and Responsibilities; Discreditable Conduct; and Honesty and Integrity
and if proven, would amount to gross misconduct.
Conditions of attendance
Members of the media and public may attend subject to the following conditions:
- Before completing an application to attend, please read the conditions of entry to understand what may be required of you on the day. You must confirm that you have read and agree to abide by the conditions of entry.
- The conditions include that:
- Persons under the age of 16 cannot attend.
- Members of the media will be allocated a proportionate number of seats based on the overall number of spaces available.
- Attendees must bring valid photographic identification with them on the date of attendance, prior to admission to the hearing. This includes printed confirmation of attendance from the force, a passport or driving licence and proof of address, such as a recent utility bill.
- Any person who is believed to represent a security risk to the force may not be permitted access to police premises.
- Members of the public attend as observers only and will not be permitted to participate in any part of the proceedings.
- Rules governing the conduct of proceedings allow for all or part of the hearing not to be held in public. Therefore, at the discretion of the Hearing Chair, you may be required to leave part of the hearing.
- If your behaviour does or is likely to interfere with the proper conduct of proceedings, this may result in you being required to leave.
- The Chair is permitted to place any reasonable restrictions on the recording and broadcasting of the case where this is justifiable and necessary to ensure the smooth running and fairness of proceedings. Audio, video recording and live text-based reporting is not allowed unless expressly permitted by the Chair.
- Observers may text or use Facebook and other social media during the hearing unless specific restrictions have been put in place by the Chair.
- The Chair reserves the right to put in place any security measures that are considered necessary in order to prevent disruption to proceedings or reduce risks. For example, this may require attendees to submit to a search or surrender video/audio equipment or mobile telephones.
- In the interests of operational security or confidentiality your co-operation would be appreciated if you are required to move to another area or room.
- Travel and attendance is in your own time and at your own expense.
- Refreshments are not provided and food and drink are not allowed in the hearing room.
- Wherever possible venues will be selected to allow disabled access and facilities but this cannot be guaranteed. You may let Sussex Police know of requirements to help make arrangements for you or seek to confirm if these can be met.
- Animals will not be permitted, with the exception of guide dogs/assistance dogs.
- Parking on police premises is not available.
- Sometimes a misconduct hearing is cancelled at short notice. In these situations, Sussex Police will do their best to notify you, but it may not be possible.
- The Chair may also decide to impose other conditions before or during the hearing.
Attendance by members of the media
- Any accredited member of the media attending the hearing must produce valid identification.
The media may make written representations upon the reporting restrictions to the Chair by 15 June 2026. Such representations are to be sent to Sussex Police - PSD Misconduct Proceedings Team [email protected].