Public notification of misconduct hearing for PS Ian Walker
Accelerated misconduct hearing
Officer: Police Sergeant Ian Walker EA283
Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
Time: 1100 hours
Location: Sussex Police Headquarters, Church Lane, Lewes, BN7 2DZ
Police Sergeant Ian Waker, based within Custody, will answer allegations that his conduct amounted to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, in respect of:
- Discreditable Conduct
- Authority, Respect & Courtesy
- Equality & Diversity
- Orders & Instructions
On Tuesday 22 September 2026, whilst on duty and acting in his capacity as Custody Officer at Eastbourne Custody Suite, PS Walker made discriminatory comments that were homophobic, ableist and racist in nature. Additionally, he was seen to use a vape device whilst inside the custody suite.
In acting in the way alleged, PS Walker has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour and this conduct, if proven, amounts to gross misconduct in that it is so serious as to justify dismissal.
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:
- The taking of photographs and the use of film or sound recording equipment during the hearing, except for official use, is prohibited.
- There may be parts of the hearing which are held in private session; if that is the case, any accredited member of the media or public attending the hearing will be asked to leave during the private session and will be informed by the Hearings Officer when they can return.
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 10 November. Such representations are to be sent to Sussex Police - PSD Misconduct Proceedings Team [email protected]