Officer fired after hitting member of the public whilst off-duty in Plymouth
PC Robert Homan has been removed from all front-line duties as a result of the allegations from over 2 years ago
A Devon and Cornwall Police officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct.
PC Homan hit a member of the public in Plymouth whilst off-duty on 16 September 2018.
He was removed from all front-line duties as a result of the allegations.
Following the three-day public hearing on Wednesday 3 December, the panel concluded that the allegation was proven and that PC Homan had breached the expected standards of professional behaviour.
The panel determined that he would be dismissed without notice and his details will be submitted to the College of Policing Barred List, preventing him from working within policing.
Robert Homan also appeared at Exeter Magistrates’ Court on Friday 11 December where he was convicted of trespassing on land with a firearm.
While off-duty, he was located by a member of the public on private farmland in Wembury with a firearm on 9 October 2019. Homan fled the scene and was later identified and summonsed to court where he pleaded not guilty.
He was given a two-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay £500 towards cost and a £21 victim surcharge.
Deputy Chief Constable Jim Nye, said:
"Although the officer was off duty at the time of both incidents, we expect far higher standards from our officers whether on or off duty. A police officer’s character and conduct off duty must always be exemplary to maintain public trust and confidence.
"Through his actions, he has undermined public confidence in the police force, therefore dismissal was an inevitable outcome.
"We will not tolerate such behaviours and conduct that falls below our standards will be dealt with robustly."
Reports of concern can be reported to Devon and Cornwall Police by calling 101 or emailing professional.standards@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk. Internally staff can also report their concerns confidentially via Bad Apple.
Alternatively members of the public can contact the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) – details of which can be found via their website www.policeconduct.gov.uk or anonymously via the CrimeStoppers charity online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or freephone 0800 555 111.