NPCC response to reports of officers and staff with convictions

National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead on Professional Standards and Ethics, Chief Constable Jacqui Cheer, said:

‘One year on the Code of Ethics is now well embedded across the service and clearly sets out the standards of professional behaviour expected of officers and staff.

‘When members of the service fall short of these standards well established and rigorous processes are in place to ensure appropriate action is taken.

‘The decision by a force to retain someone with a conviction will have been carefully considered and only taken following a clear, national and regulated process.’