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Aug
North Yorkshire Police officers accused of ‘aggressive and confrontational’ behaviour
Two North Yorkshire Police officers will face a misconduct hearing next month after being accused of breaching professional standards.
A police notice of the hearing alleges detective constable Nick Lane and police constable Clair Bailey-Lane breached the force's professional standards in relation to honesty and integrity, authority, respect and courtesy, and discreditable conduct.
Each officer faces three separate allegations.
Referring to DC Lane's conduct, the notice alleges:
1. DC Lane’s behaviour in Scagglethorpe Lane, in particular the aggressive and confrontational manner in which he spoke to two members of the public which breached the ‘authority, respect and courtesy’ and/or ‘discreditable conduct’ standards of the standards of professional behaviour because even off duty police officers are expected to treat people with courtesy and respect and DC Lane’s behaviour was likely to bring discredit on the police service;
2. DC Lane’s continued trespass on private land, even after being challenged, breached the ‘discreditable conduct’ standard of the standards of professional behaviour because trespassing on private land after being asked not to was likely to bring discredit upon the police service; and
3. DC Lane’s written response was not an honest and accurate account of events and breached the ‘honesty and integrity’ standard of the standard of professional behaviour because police officers are expected to provide honest accounts.
Meanwhile, PC Bailey-Lane is accused of:
1. PC Bailey-Lane’s behaviour in Scagglethorpe Lane, in particular the aggressive and confrontational manner in which she spoke to two members of the public breached the ‘authority, respect and courtesy’ and/or ‘discreditable conduct’ standards of the standards of professional behaviour because even off duty police officers are expected to treat people with courtesy and respect and PC Bailey-Lane’s behaviour was likely to bring discredit on the police service;
2. PC Bailey-Lane’s oral account to the two PCSOs was not an honest and accurate account of events and breached the ‘honesty and integrity’ standard of the standard of professional behaviour because police officers are expected to provide tell the truth; and
3. PC Bailey-Lane’s written response was not an honest and accurate account of events and breached the ‘honesty and integrity’ standard of the standard of professional behaviour because police officers are expected to provide honest accounts.
The allegations would be deemed gross misconduct if proven.
Assistant chief constable Catherine Clarke will chair the public meeting at the force’s Alverton Court headquarters in Northallerton from September 29 until October 3.
The hearing will not take place on September 30, the notice adds.
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