Former Essex Police officer found guilty of gross misconduct
A panel found he would have been sacked had he not already quit the force
A former Essex Police officer has been found to have committed gross misconduct and as been banned from rejoining the force.
It's after allegations PC Christopher Leslie failed to accurately record his hours and failed to turn up for work when scheduled.
The allegations were connected to three shifts in January.
A misconduct hearing was held last week (November 3), finding former PC Leslie would have been sacked had he not already quit the force.
He has been barred from re-joining Essex Police or joining any other UK police force.
Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said: “Honesty and integrity are core values I expect from any officer or staff member working at Essex Police.
“Everything we do is built upon our community’s trust and confidence in us, and there is no place in our force for anyone who acts to break that trust.
“PC Leslie not only let down the public, but also those who work tirelessly across Essex Police to protect and serve.”