West Mercia Police officer sacked over sexual misconduct

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 18:32 · Archive

A West Mercia Police officer has been dismissed after a misconduct panel found he engaged in sexual activity with a volunteer constable while on duty.

PC Kieran Gale has been dismissed from West Mercia Police after a misconduct panel hearing held at the force's headquarters near Worcester in September. A report published this month detailed findings that Gale engaged in sexual activity with a female special constable, referred to as Ms A, whom he was mentoring in 2018.

According to the panel's report, sexualised messages and sexually explicit images were exchanged between the pair soon after they met. Sexual activity took place between them while on duty, including inside their police car in a built-up area and in other locations. The report stated that while parked near a petrol station on duty, Gale asked Ms A to engage in sexual activity, and "following a period of flirting, the officer removed his penis, inviting her to touch it". Ms A indicated this was unexpected, particularly as they were on duty.

Gale admitted the activity was consensual but claimed it occurred off duty and in his own car. He denied abusing his position of trust and stated his actions did not amount to misconduct. The panel rejected his account, relying on evidence from Ms A that demonstrated the conduct occurred while they were on duty.

How it is being reported

• Police officer asked volunteer constable to have sex in police car on dutyWest Mercia Police officer Kieran Gale sacked after asking a special constable for sex in his patrol car while on dutyWorcester News · 13 Nov, 18:00
• Police officer asked volunteer constable to have sex in police car on dutyWest Mercia Police officer Kieran Gale sacked after asking a special constable for sex in his patrol car while on dutyMalvern Gazette · 13 Nov, 18:00

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