Sussex Police officer warned for misusing force computer
He used it to gather information about a member of the public and her family
Last updated 25th Feb 2022
A police officer has been given a written warning for using the force computer to find out information about a member of the public and her family.
Pc A, of Sussex Police, who was granted anonymity at a two-day misconduct hearing at Lewes, was found to have breached standards of professional behaviour.
The panel found he used the police computer systems to view reports relating to the woman, her family and ex-husband without a policing purpose and this amounted to misconduct.
But an allegation that he had formed an inappropriate relationship with the woman and failed to report it to his supervisors was not found proven by the panel.
Deputy Chief Constable Julia Chapman said: "We expect our officers to act with the upmost integrity and in accordance with the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Professional Behaviour.
"The actions of the officer fell far short of these, which is reflected in the findings by the panel.
"I am extremely proud of the vast majority of our staff, officers and volunteers working hard within Sussex Police to protect our communities, catch criminals and deliver the outstanding service that the public should rightly expect.
"The unacceptable conduct that has been heard here will not be tolerated but this poor behaviour should not overshadow the hard work of others."