Essex police officer faces misconduct hearing over allegations

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 13:28 · Archive

PC Benjamin Norfolk faces a misconduct hearing over alleged coercive behaviour in a relationship and sending sexual photos in uniform.

PC Benjamin Norfolk of Essex Police is to face a misconduct hearing from Monday, 26 October to Friday, 30 October. The hearing will consider allegations that he breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour relating to Authority, Respect and Courtesy and Discreditable Conduct.

Essex Police alleges that PC Norfolk demonstrated coercive and controlling behaviour whilst in a relationship. The force further alleges he suggested engaging in acts of a sexual nature in a work environment.

PC Norfolk is also alleged to have sent photos of a sexual nature while wearing a police uniform. Essex Police alleges these photos appeared to have been taken in the workplace.

The allegations have not yet been determined and will be considered during the misconduct hearing. The hearing will be chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Glen Pavelin and will take place at the Colbea Business Centre in George Williams Way, Colchester.

Members of the public can apply to attend the hearing. Applications to attend must be submitted by noon on Friday, 23 October.

Essex police officer faces misconduct hearing over allegations — Image: Brentwood Guardian

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Essex PC accused of coercive behaviour and sending sexual photos in uniformEssex Police officer PC Benjamin Norfolk faces a misconduct hearing over alleged coercive and controlling behaviour, sexual comments and photos in uniform.Brentwood Guardian · 19 Oct, 13:00
Essex PC accused of coercive behaviour and sending sexual photos in uniformEssex Police officer PC Benjamin Norfolk faces a misconduct hearing over alleged coercive and controlling behaviour, sexual comments and photos in uniform.Echo (Basildon) · 19 Oct, 13:00
Essex PC accused of coercive behaviour and sending sexual photos in uniformEssex Police officer PC Benjamin Norfolk faces a misconduct hearing over alleged coercive and controlling behaviour, sexual comments and photos in uniform.Colchester Gazette · 19 Oct, 13:00

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