A West Mercia Police officer has been dismissed without notice for gross misconduct.
Earlier, an accelerated misconduct hearing chaired by Chief Constable Pippa Mills upheld an allegation against PC Jonathan Griffith who was based in South Worcestershire.
On 10 June 2021 it was alleged that PC Griffith was unfit for duty due to prior consumption of alcohol. PC Griffith pleaded guilty to drink driving at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on 24th August 2021.
It was alleged that PC Griffith breached two Standards of Professional Behaviour – namely Fitness for Duty and Discreditable Conduct – which amounted to gross misconduct.
He will now be added to the College of Policing Barred List.
Chief Constable Pippa Mills said: “The public, quite rightly, expect police officers and staff to maintain the highest standards of behaviour.
“Where behaviour falls below our professional standards disciplinary procedures will take place.”
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