An officer who acted in a sexually inappropriate way towards a colleague has been dismissed from the organisation following a misconduct hearing.
PC Jason Brooking, based on the Central North command unit, faced allegations that he had breached the standard of professional behaviour concerning discreditable conduct, authority, respect, and courtesy.
On 26 January 2022, PC Brooking touched a colleague in a sexual manner during a night out.
Chief Superintendent Andy Carter, in charge of policing in Central North, said: “PC Brooking’s actions were unwanted, grossly invasive and entirely wrong. Either he failed to recognise the inappropriateness of his behaviour, or believed he could act with impunity. Either of those positions are extremely concerning and it’s therefore entirely appropriate he has been dismissed from the organisation.”
Officers from the Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) investigated the allegation reported in March 2022. A file was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service as part of this investigation, which determined no criminal case to answer.
The DPS concluded that PC Brooking should face a misconduct hearing. After the proceedings, the independent chair determined that the allegation of touching a colleague inappropriately on 26 January 2022 was proven. The allegation of a similar incident on 27 or 28 January was not proven.
He was dismissed without notice following the conclusion of the hearing on 27 September.
Following the hearing, PC Brooking will be placed on the barred list held by the College of Policing. Police cannot employ those appearing on the list, such as local policing bodies, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, or His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.
