A SPECIAL Constable with Avon and Somerset Police has been accused of breaching Covid rules while under the influence of drink and drugs.
The officer, who has not been named, faces a misconduct hearing today (Wednesday, November 17).
It is alleged that while off duty on February 23 this year, the special constable:
- Was verbally abusive to housemates;
- Breached the national Covid restrictions that were in force by having another person in his room;
- Was heavily under the influence of alcohol and drugs;
- Sent abusive text messages to housemates;
- Would not leave and became aggressive;
- Was arrested and conveyed to a police custody centre and detained;
- During a subsequent interview under caution admitted to using violence to secure entry, breaching the Covid restrictions and being under the influence of alcohol;
- Was given a conditional caution for the offence of using violence to secure entry.
It is also claimed the special constable in a second incident:
- Recorded himself on video whilst in uniform and drunk. Stated he was going to put traffic fines on cars and/or use his bank details;
- Referred to a woman as “b****”;
- Put a Fixed Penalty Notice on a car for a non-policing purpose.
If proven, the allegations would amount to gross misconduct.
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