Nottinghamshire police officer handed final written warning for off-duty behaviour
The warning will last 3 years
A police officer for Nottinghamshire has been handed a final written warning following rude and abuse behaviour when he was off-duty.
A gross misconduct hearing today (28th August) heard how PC Christopher Wagstaff told door staff outside a pub in Lincoln 'touch me again, I’ll put you to the floor and arrest you'.
He said this when he was refused entry to the pub. He then refused to leave the area and the police were called.
PC Wagstaff was also rude to the officers.
Nottinghamshire Police’s Professional Standards Directorate carried out a thorough investigation and found that he breached the following standards of behaviour - discreditable conduct, authority, respect and courtesy.
PC Wagstaff said that his behaviour was “unacceptable” and he felt “ashamed.” He apologised for what he had said to those on the day.
He described himself as “very drunk.”
He was handed a final written warning for his behaviour, which will remain in place for three years.
Nottinghamshire Police’s Deputy Chief Constable Rob Griffin said:
“The public have high expectations of police officers, and whether on or off duty, it’s anticipated that they abide by these standards of professional behaviour.
“Wagstaff’s actions that night fell below those standards and such behaviour will be challenged and dealt with to ensure the public’s trust and confidence in our officers is maintained.
“This is also a timely reminder for all of our officers that we expect them to conduct themselves to the highest standards of service around the clock.”