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West Midlands Police Schedules Misconduct Hearing Over Ex-Officer’s Alleged Sick Leave Refereeing

A public session at force headquarters will examine whether the alleged conduct breached professional standards.

Overview

  • Hearing is set for Thursday, September 25, at West Midlands Police Headquarters in Birmingham.
  • An official notice alleges the former officer reported sick but instead acted as referee and assistant referee at two football matches.
  • It further alleges he asked for public records of those refereeing assignments to be deleted.
  • The panel will consider alleged breaches of Honesty and Integrity and Discreditable Conduct, and the force confirms he is no longer serving.
  • Local reports identify the ex-PC as officer 24087 Callum Finnegan, the hearing will be chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Jen Mattinson, and the force says the allegations, if proven, would amount to gross misconduct.