Merseyside Police Constable dismissed for drink-driving while on his way to work
PC Robert Woodman, 37, crashed his car while over the limit
A Merseyside police officer, who crashed his car while drunk and on his way to work, has been formally dismissed.
The incident happened in December last year and PC Robert Woodman resigned from the force days later.
The 37 year old from Crosby pleaded guilty to drink driving back in April - and was banned from driving for 3 years and ordered to do 160 hours of community service.
Chief Superintendent Jennifer Wilson, Head of the force’s Professional Standards Department, said:
"We demand the highest possible standards from all our officers and staff. The public quite rightly have high expectations of our officers and Merseyside Police is committed to ensuring we meet those expectations.
"When we receive information about those alleged to have fallen below those standards, we will always thoroughly investigate to ensure the public across Merseyside can continue to have the utmost confidence in the force.
“I hope that today’s outcome sends a clear and simple message to those who may consider drinking under the influence of alcohol: it is simply not worth the risk.
“Dedicated officers from our Roads Policing Unit are out on our roads every day to stop people who may be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you are involved in a collision you will be breathalysed and action will be taken if you fail that test.
"We can’t stress enough, just because you’ve slept since you were drinking, it doesn’t mean the alcohol is out of your system, or that you’re safe to drive. If in any doubt, don’t get behind the wheel and don’t risk your life and those of others by drink driving.”
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