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Officer Allegedly Poured Drink for Arrested Suspect
9 Apr
Summary
- Officer accused of letting a suspect drink alcohol while under arrest.
- Body-worn camera was allegedly angled away during the incident.
- Hearing scheduled for May 11, potentially leading to dismissal.
A misconduct hearing is scheduled for PC Sean Clayton-Chance of Thames Valley Police, who faces serious allegations concerning his conduct during an arrest in August 2024.
The officer, based in Oxfordshire, is accused of turning his body-worn camera away from a theft suspect while the individual consumed alcohol. He also allegedly wrote a note out of camera view and showed it to the suspect, advising them to discard any problematic items.
Further allegations include an inappropriate comment made about a female member of the public while the officer was stationary at traffic lights. These alleged breaches of honesty, integrity, and discreditable conduct could amount to gross misconduct.
The hearing will commence on May 11 and is slated to last three days, presided over by Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills. If the accusations are substantiated, dismissal is a potential outcome for PC Clayton-Chance.
