Police Sergeant Natalie Dolan has been dismissed from the force and banned from policing after making discriminatory remarks on WhatsApp.
Dolan was dismissed without notice after a four-day hearing at Greater Manchester Police headquarters.
The hearing was chaired by GMP’s chief resource officer Lee Rawlinson when the panel decided Dolan’s language amounted to gross misconduct.
The prosecution was brought by GMP following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation.
Dolan joined GMP in 2008 and was involved in the training of student officers.
She exchanged offensive messages with a colleague between April 2021 and July 2022 and the matter was referred to the IOPC in February 2023.
The GMP prosecution said the messages were ‘discriminatory, ableist and generally offensive’.
Detective Superintendent Dave Jones, of Greater Manchester Police’s Professional Standards Directorate, said: “Police officers are rightly held to the highest standards of professional behaviour.
“The behaviour identified in this case was wholly unacceptable and does not reflect the many hard-working and committed officers within Greater Manchester Police.
“GMP is committed to creating a professional, inclusive, and respectful working environment.
“There is no place in our organisation for behaviour that discriminates on the grounds of any characteristic.
“I hope this outcome demonstrates that we will take robust action where standards are not met, regardless of rank or role.
“We remain determined to uphold the highest levels of integrity and ensure that those who serve with us reflect the values we stand for.
“We are committed to ensuring that any officer who falls short of these standards is held accountable action has been taken in this case to maintain public trust and confidence.”
