Cheshire Police dismissals double to record high in year

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 06:59 · Archive

Eleven Cheshire Police officers were dismissed and added to the national barred list in the last financial year, more than double the five dismissed in 2024/25. This is the highest annual figure recorded by the force since the barred register was introduced in December 2017.

The figures show an upward trend in Cheshire over recent years. The number of officers added to the list rose from two in both 2020/21 and 2021/22, to four in 2022/23, ten in 2023/24, five in 2024/25 and eleven in 2025/26.

Across England and Wales, 757 officers were added to the barred list in 2025/26, up from 735 the previous year. This represents almost triple the 257 recorded in 2020/21. Since the register's introduction, a total of 3,591 officers have been added to the barred list.

The barred list prevents former officers from re-joining policing, law enforcement and other designated policing roles. Cheshire Constabulary said the increase reflected its commitment to taking action against officers who fail to meet expected standards.

Deputy Chief Constable Michael Evans said the force does not hesitate to act against those who fail to meet required standards. He stated that it is essential that people in Cheshire have confidence and trust in the service delivered, and that anyone seeking help can be confident they will receive courtesy, respect and professionalism.

Cheshire Police dismissals double to record high in year — Image: Chester Standard

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11 Cheshire Police officers dismissed and added to barred list in the last year11 OFFICERS from Cheshire Police were dismissed and added to the national barred list in the last financial year, more than double the number recorded in the previous year.Chester Standard · 9 Nov, 05:00
11 Cheshire Police officers dismissed and added to barred list in the last year11 OFFICERS from Cheshire Police were dismissed and added to the national barred list in the last financial year, more than double the number recorded in the previous year.Warrington Guardian · 8 Nov, 17:00
11 Cheshire Police officers dismissed and added to barred list in the last yearELEVEN officers from Cheshire Police were dismissed and added to the national barred list in the last financial year, more than double the number recorded in the previous year.Northwich Guardian · 8 Nov, 17:00

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