must have regard to the record of police service of the officer concerned as shown on the officers personal record; may receive evidence from any witness whose evidence would, in their opinion, assist them in determining the question, including evidence of mitigating circumstances disclosed prior to the hearing to. if the officer concerned is legally represented, the officers relevant lawyer or, if the officer is not legally represented, the officers police friend; the appropriate authority or, as the case may be, the originating authority or the person appointed to represent such authority in accordance with regulation 8(5); and, where representations are received into mitigating circumstances, must consider whether those circumstances have been mentioned at an earlier stage in the proceedings and, if they have not been so mentioned, whether the officer concerned could reasonably have been expected to so mention them, and. Having your information in proper order is not enough to get you off with just a warning. (2)The appropriate authority must notify the complainant and any interested person of the date, time and place of the accelerated misconduct hearing and of their right to make representations under regulation 53(3). 66.(1)Where a matter is dealt with under this Part, regulation 7(2)(b) to (d) does not apply. (2)Subject to regulation 25(4) to (8), where functions have been delegated to the same chief officer of police, in respect of more than one case which relates to the same matter or incident, the cases may be dealt with at a joint misconduct hearing. the conduct that is the subject matter of the case and how that conduct is alleged to amount to misconduct or gross misconduct, as the case may be; where functions in relation to the administration of the hearing have been delegated under regulation 26(1), the details of the authority to whom they have been delegated; the name of the person appointed to conduct (in the case of a misconduct meeting for an officer other than a senior officer) or chair (in any other case) the misconduct proceedings and, in the case of a chair, confirmation that the person has been selected on a fair and transparent basis; the effect of paragraphs (3) to (6) of this regulation; the effect of regulation 8(1) to (3) in relation to the form of misconduct proceedings to which the case is being referred; where relevant, the fact that the Director General has made a decision under regulation 24(1) to present the case, and. (2)The misconduct proceedings must not proceed unless the officer concerned has been notified of the effect of regulation 8(1) to (3) in relation to the form of misconduct proceedings taking place. (4)Paragraph (1) does not apply to a case wherethe Director Generalhas given a direction under regulation 26(8)(b) of the Complaints and Misconduct Regulations. A written warning has zero effect on your driver's license or your vehicle insurance. (a)written notice of whether or not they accept that their conduct amounts to misconduct or gross misconduct, as the case may be; (b)where they accept that their conduct amounts to misconduct or gross misconduct, as the case may be, any written submission they wish to make in mitigation, and, (c)where they do not accept that their conduct amounts to misconduct or gross misconduct, as the case may be, or they dispute part of the case against them, written notice of, (i)the allegations they dispute and their account of the relevant events, and. Stay up to date with the latest community news written by award-winning editors and local reporters. (9)Where the person representing the officer concerned is a relevant lawyer, the police friend of the officer may also confer with the officer in the circumstances mentioned in paragraph (8)(b). (2)Where the person conducting or chairing the accelerated misconduct hearing requires notice to be given in accordance with paragraph (1), the appropriate authority must publish the notice on its website as soon as practicable after notice of the hearing is given under regulation 52(1). 44.(1)A record of the misconduct proceedings must be taken and in the case of a misconduct hearing that record must be verbatim. Part 3 deals with investigations. (11)Where the appropriate authority fails to make the determination referred to in paragraph (1) or (2) before the end of 15 working days beginning with the first working day after receipt of the report, it must notify the officer concerned of the reason for this. (3)The appropriate authority must consult the line manager of the officer concerned before making an assessment in terms of paragraph (2)(a) or (b). (8)The appropriate authority must notify the officer concerned in writing whether it upholds or rejects an objection to the person appointed to determine the appeal or to any person appointed under regulation 8(6) to advise the person determining the appeal. (a)the name of the person appointed to determine the appeal under paragraph (4); (b)the name of any person appointed under regulation 8(6) to advise the person determining the appeal, and. 1965/536 to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations. (b)subject to the harm test, give the officer a copy of the investigators report or such parts of that report as relate to the officer. A written warning by contrast looks like a traffic ticket. A warning ticket is issued by a police officer when they don't feel it is necessary to write a ticket for an offense. a reference to an officer other than a senior officer includes a reference to a special constable, regardless of the officers level of seniority; a reference to a copy of a statement, where it was not made in writing, is to be construed as a reference to a copy of an account of that statement. 30.(1)Where a case is referred to misconduct proceedings, the appropriate authority must as soon as practicable give the officer concerned. (7)This paragraph applies to information in so far as the person conducting or chairing the misconduct proceedings considers that preventing disclosure of it to an attendee is. in relation to the attendance at the hearing of a person under this regulation, exclude any person as they see fit from the whole or a part of it; impose such conditions as they see fit relating to the attendance under this regulation of any person at the hearing in order to facilitate the proper conduct of it, and. (6)Subject to paragraph (5), a misconduct pre-hearing must be in private. 18.(1)Before the end of 10 working days beginning with the first working day after the terms of reference, or, as the case may be, written notice has been given under regulation 17(2), (a)the officer concerned may provide a written or oral statement relating to any matter under investigation to the investigator, including any mitigating circumstances relevant to any such matter, and. (e)the conduct that is the subject matter of the case and how that conduct is alleged to amount to misconduct or gross misconduct, as the case may be, as set out in the notice given in accordance with regulation 30(1)(a). the local policing body, where the person in relation to whom the objection is made was appointed by that body, or, the appropriate authority in all other cases, and. Regulation 15 is to be read as if in paragraph (3), (a)for sub-paragraph (c), there were substituted. (a)the finding of the person or persons conducting the misconduct proceedings; (d)any direction that the matter be dealt with under the reflective practice review process. has a duty under paragraph 27(4)(b) of that Schedule (duties with respect to disciplinary proceedings etc.) (i)at the beginning, there were inserted Subject to paragraph (6A),; (ii)misconduct or and or neither were omitted; (b)in paragraph (2), for the words from amount, in the first place that word occurs, to the end, there were substituted not amount to gross misconduct, it must take no further action.; (ii)for the words from misconduct or to the end, there were substituted gross misconduct, the matter must be investigated.; (e)in paragraph (6), at the beginning, there were inserted Subject to paragraph (6A),; (f)after paragraph (6), there were inserted, (6A)The appropriate authority must take no action or no further action under paragraph (1), (5) or (6) if , (a)it is satisfied that the officer concerned is unfit for disciplinary proceedings to be brought against the officer by reason of disability or ill-health, or. (8)Prior to publication of a report under paragraph (5) the appropriate authority may, subject to paragraph (11), redact the document. (2)As soon as practicable after any person has been appointed under regulation 8(6) to advise the person conducting or chairing the misconduct proceedings, the appropriate authority must give the officer concerned written notice of the name of that person and of the effect of paragraphs (3) to (6) of this regulation. misconduct proceedings under Part 4 of these Regulations; an accelerated misconduct hearing under Part 5 of these Regulations, or. the Director General is of the view that in the particular circumstances of the case there is a compelling public interest for the Director General to present the case. (7)The investigator must, in advance of the interview, provide the officer concerned with such information as the investigator considers appropriate in the circumstances of the case to enable the officer to prepare for the interview. any other person nominated by the officer concerned and approved by the chief officer of the police force concerned. Apply for a review or appeal about the outcome of a police complaint using our online form Download a Word version of our review and appeal form to complete on your computer Download a PDF. assist the appropriate authority to establish whether there is a case to answer in respect of misconduct or gross misconduct or whether there is no case to answer. (15)Paragraph (16) applies where an officer is dismissed at a misconduct hearing. (5)Subject to the harm test and except where paragraph (6) applies by virtue of sub-paragraph (d) of that paragraph, where the written terms of reference are given under paragraph (2) and those terms are revised by the investigator, the investigator must as soon as practicable give the officer concerned the revised terms of reference. (b)in a case to which paragraph 18 or 19 of Schedule 3 to the 2002 Act (directed and independent investigations) applied, the Director General. an appeal from misconduct proceedings or from an accelerated misconduct hearing under the Police Appeals Tribunals Rules 2020(15), but, for the purposes of the following provisions, disciplinary proceedings only includes misconduct proceedings mentioned in paragraph (a) and a hearing mentioned in paragraph (b) of this definition. (a)having determined that the officer concerned has a case to answer in respect of gross misconduct, those proceedings must be a misconduct hearing; (b)where the officer had a final written warning in force at the date of the severity assessment under regulation 14(1) of these Regulations or, as the case may be, regulation 16 of the Complaints and Misconduct Regulations (special procedure: severity assessment), those proceedings must be a misconduct hearing; (c)where the officer has been reduced in rank under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2004(45) or these Regulations less than 2 years prior to the severity assessment under regulation 14(1) of these Regulations or, as the case may be, regulation 16 of the Complaints and Misconduct Regulations, those proceedings must be a misconduct hearing, and. (4)The disciplinary action referred to in paragraph (3) has effect from the date on which it is notified to the officer concerned. (ga)that it may harm the officers case if the officer fails to attend an interview of which the officer has been given notice under regulation 20(6) (interviews during investigation), and; (d)in sub-paragraph (h), after 18(1), there were inserted , 20A(2). (14)Where this paragraph applies, the person or persons conducting the misconduct proceedings may draw such inferences from the failure as appear proper. (i)the contents of the written notice to be given under paragraph (1)(a) to the extent to which they relate to the conduct that is the subject matter of the case and how that conduct is alleged to amount to misconduct or gross misconduct, as the case may be; (ii)the application of the harm test under paragraph (1)(c), and. misconduct proceedings means a misconduct hearing;; (x)for the definition of police force concerned, there were substituted, the police force of which the officer concerned was a member at the relevant time, or. (ii)in sub-paragraph (c), the words from the beginning to 28(4), were omitted; (c)in paragraphs (4) and (7), conducting or were omitted. in sub-paragraph (h), after 18(1), there were inserted , 20A(2). the report submitted under paragraph (1), and. Where any written notice or document is to be given or supplied to the officer concerned under these Regulations, it must be. (3)The requirement to provide information under paragraph (1) does not apply in a case where it appears to the appropriate authority that to do so might prejudice the investigation or any other investigation (including a criminal investigation). in paragraph (3)(d)(ii), for (e) there were substituted (f). There is new provision in this regulation for a matter to be referred to be dealt with under the reflective practice review process under Part 6 of the Regulations (see description below). I think it's safe to assume that you signed your warning so the officer could later say "she was advised to slow down, she signed the warning." Entering it into the ticket system is basically a more involved method of recording the stop. 46.(1)This regulation applies where the officer concerned requests a meeting in the written notice of appeal under regulation 45(3). (a)paragraphs (3), (4) and (6) were omitted; (b)in paragraph (5), conducting or were omitted. (i)in sub-paragraph (a), in the first place it occurs, misconduct or were omitted; (ii)for sub-paragraphs (b) and (c), there were substituted, (b)whether or not misconduct proceedings should be brought against the officer concerned, and. 4B.(1)Before making a Condition C special determination the Director General must give a notification in writing to, (2)A notification under paragraph (1) must. See section 101(1) of the Police Act 1996 for the definition of local policing body. in submitting any information or by not submitting any information at all under regulation 18(1) or 31(2) or (3) (or, where paragraph (13) applies, regulation 54) of these Regulations or under regulation 20 of the Complaints and Misconduct Regulations, in the case of a misconduct meeting, to misconduct or not, or. 39. (5)Where a report is submitted to the appropriate authority under paragraph (4), the appropriate authority must make a further severity assessment under regulation 14. in paragraph (1), after practicable there were inserted and subject to regulation 20A; in paragraph (5), for the words from must to the end there were substituted must be reasonable.. (b)notify the officer concerned of the effect of regulation 8(1) to (3) in relation to an accelerated misconduct hearing. (c)the effect of paragraphs (6) to (9) of this regulation. where it appears that the officer concerned should be so prevented, whether disciplinary proceedings are necessary for this purpose; the length of time since the alleged gross misconduct occurred; whether it appears that the officer concerned will be held to account in respect of the alleged gross misconduct through other means, such as criminal or other proceedings; where it appears that a complainant or other person has been harmed (whether physically or psychologically) by the alleged gross misconduct, whether it appears that a decision not to take disciplinary proceedings would adversely affect that person; whether it appears that the officer concerned is unfit to be subject to or to participate in disciplinary proceedings by reason of disability or ill-health, and, In paragraph (3)(c), vulnerable person means a person who, by reason of age, disability or ill-health, is, or may be, unable to. 2017/1135) consequential on the revocation and replacement of the 2012 Regulations by these Regulations. failed to mention any fact relied on in the officers case at the misconduct proceedings, being a fact which in the circumstances existing at the time, the officer could reasonably have been expected to mention when so questioned or when providing such information, paragraph (14) applies. There was another amendment of that section but it is not relevant. Where an investigation is not completed within a period of 12 months, the appropriate authority must provide specified information to the local policing body. each time a new Written Warning form book is issued. (2)Before referring a case to misconduct proceedings or an accelerated misconduct hearing, the appropriate authority must decide whether misconduct proceedings or an accelerated misconduct hearing would prejudice any criminal proceedings. (3)The decision of the person determining the appeal takes effect by way of substitution for the decision of the person conducting or chairing the misconduct meeting and as from the date of the written notice of the outcome of that meeting. Police officers only use force to the extent that it is necessary, proportionate and reasonable in all the circumstances. it must, subject to regulation 10(3), refer the case to misconduct proceedings of the form specified. (ii)having regard to the nature of the allegation and any other relevant considerations, the public interest requires that the officer should be so suspended. provide the Director General with a copy of the written notices given under paragraphs (1) and (2). (a)consult the Director General about the contents of the written notice to be given under paragraph (1) and on the application of the harm test under paragraph (1)(c); (b)comply with any direction given by the Director General in relation to the matters specified in paragraph (a), and. (a)the period of 100 working days specified in paragraph (2); (b)the period of 30 working days specified in paragraph (5). If fines apply, you may have the option to pay online. 50.(1)Subject to paragraph (4), at any time after the case has been referred to an accelerated misconduct hearing but before the beginning of that hearing, the appropriate authority may direct that the case be dealt with under Part 4 if it considers that the special conditions are no longer satisfied. Later that day, in the evening, I was driving and another cop pulled me over for speeding. (a)paragraph (7) applies except in so far as it specifies the period of time for making an objection; (b)the objection must be made before the end of 3 working days beginning with the first working day after the officer concerned is given the notice referred to in paragraph (10); (c)paragraphs (8) to (10) apply, with the exception of the requirement in paragraph (10) for the appropriate authority to give written notice of the effects of paragraphs (11) and (12). Any period of time specified in this Part in relation to an accelerated misconduct hearing may be reduced by agreement between the appropriate authority, the officer concerned, where the Director General is presenting the case, the Director General, and the person conducting or chairing the accelerated misconduct hearing. under regulation 23 a case is referred to a misconduct hearing. (5)The appropriate authority or, where functions have been delegated under regulation 26(1), the originating authority, may be represented at misconduct proceedings or an accelerated misconduct hearing or an appeal meeting by, (a)a police officer or police staff member of the police force concerned, or. Police officers act with self-control and tolerance, treating members of the public and colleagues with respect and courtesy. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the Changes to Legislation area. Advanced Search (including Welsh legislation in Welsh language), the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy, lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item, confers power and blanket amendment details, links to related legislation and further information resources, the original print PDF of the as made version that was used for the print copy. (11)Where the Director General has made a decision under regulation 24(1) to present a case, each of paragraphs (1), (2) and (7) must be read as if and the Director General were inserted after the officer concerned. (i)after 18(1) there were inserted , 20A(2); (ii)for of the Complaints and Misconduct Regulations there were substituted or 21A(2) of the Complaints and Misconduct Regulations, as modified by regulation 42 of, and Schedule 2 to, those Regulations; (g)in paragraphs (14) and (16), person or were omitted; (h)for paragraph (15) there were substituted. Police officers only give and carry out lawful orders and instructions. (b)advise the person determining the appeal. Paragraphs 16, 18 and 19 of Schedule 3 to the 2002 Act make provision for the investigation to be carried out by the appropriate authority on its own behalf, by the appropriate authority under the direction of the Director General and by the Director General respectively. before the end of 7 working days beginning with the first working day after the report is given to the officer under regulation 43 (unless this period is extended by the appropriate authority for exceptional circumstances), and. (a)state that the Director General is to make a Condition C special determination and the consequences under Schedule 3 to the 2002 Act of such a determination; (i)if disciplinary proceedings are taken and the allegation of gross misconduct is proved, the officer concerned may be subject to a finding that the officer would have been dismissed if the officer had not ceased to be a member of a police force or a special constable, and. (4)The reference in paragraph (3) to the force of which the police friend is a member includes a reference to the force maintained for the police area for which a special constable is appointed and the force in which a police staff member is serving. (7)Where the appropriate authority certifies a case as one where the special conditions are satisfied under regulation 25(3) or 26(3) of the Complaints and Misconduct Regulations (including pursuant to regulation 26(8)(b) of those Regulations), it must, subject to regulation 10(3), refer it to an accelerated misconduct hearing. (10)Where the chair considers that it would be in the interests of justice to do so, the chair may extend. after regulation 18(1) there were inserted , 20A(2); after regulation 20 there were inserted or 21A(2); after Regulations, there were inserted (as modified by regulation 42 of and Schedule 2 to those Regulations). (7)For the purpose of section 84(4) of the 1996 Act (power to prescribe the panel for the purpose of representation at proceedings), the panel of persons or the person specified by this regulation to conduct misconduct proceedings is prescribed as the panel. (8)The circumstances in which the Independent Office for Police Conduct is a relevant authority for the purpose of section 84(5) of the 1996 Act (power to prescribe in regulations, in relation to representation at proceedings, circumstances in which the relevant authority includes the Independent Office for Police Conduct) are prescribed as being where the Director General has made a decision under regulation 24(1) to present the case.

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