A former GMP Officer who was convicted last July for driving a motor vehicle whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol had reported for duty seemingly under the influence of alcohol
PC Standing received a fine of £300, was ordered to pay costs of £200 and was disqualified from driving for 20 months at Liverpool magistrates court last July
In a misconduct hearing earlier this week the accelerated misconduct hearing which former PC Standing did not attend it found that
Ms Standings culpability must be regarded very high. She stands
convicted of a criminal offence, her actions were deliberate and carried
out in the full knowledge that her conduct was both patently unlawtul
and particularly dangerous to the public other road users, and to
colleagues.”
“Her actions and her conviction inevitably bring the profession into disrepute and undoubtedly damages the trust that the
public have a right to expect of their police.”
Given that Ms Standings offence came to light following the observance of being incapable whilst at work, it is the case that the avoidance of physical harm to the public, colleagues and other road users was given more to good fortune rather than design. The harm to the reputation of policing when an officer conducts themselves in this way is significant and self evident.
