Former Essex police officer committed gross misconduct
Former PC Jodie Cleminson was found in breach of standards
A former Essex Police officer would have been dismissed, had she not already resigned, after it was proven that she committed gross misconduct by taking drugs and failing to act on knowledge of her partner’s drug dealing.
An investigation by the Professional Standards Department found that between December 2019 and 2022, whilst still serving, ex-PC Jodie Cleminson was aware of her partner’s drug use, that he supplied drugs to others and that she failed to act upon this as expected of her as an officer.
In addition, the former officer was found to have used drugs and warned her then partner about police activity, when he was dealing.
Her actions breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour of Honesty and Integrity, Duties and Responsibilities and Discreditable Conduct.
An accelerated misconduct hearing, chaired by Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington at Essex Police Headquarters on Friday 28 June, found all these matters proven as gross misconduct. She would have been dismissed if she was still serving. She is also barred from joining policing again in any role.
Chief Constable Harrington said: “Former PC Cleminson’s actions fell well below the high standards we demand and expect every day at Essex Police.
“Her actions upset and disgust every member of Essex Police and there is no place for her in policing.
“I want to reassure the public that the overwhelming majority of officers, staff, and volunteers are dedicated to serving our communities professionally and to the highest of standards.”
Former PC Cleminson resigned from Essex Police in August 2022.