Off-duty Bedfordshire police officer who drove at 104mph in a 70mph zone avoids sack
PC Daniel Cadogan also allegedly took a photo of the speed while behind the wheel
PC Daniel Cadogan, a police officer serving with Bedfordshire Police, has received a two-year final written warning following a panel hearing into misconduct allegations against him.
The hearing took place from 26th to 27th January 2026 and was overseen by Assistant Chief Constable Vaughan Lukey, Dr Julie Lafferty, and Ms Debbie Wootton. Legal representation included Mr Barham for the Appropriate Authority and Mr Rush for PC Cadogan.
The panel investigated several allegations against PC Cadogan, starting with an incident on 23rd December 2022 when, while off duty, he drove at 104 mph in a 70 mph zone and took a photo using a mobile phone, allegedly while driving, to send to his neighbour. Additionally, it was alleged that he falsely claimed to have been working on Christmas Day, which he later admitted was untrue.
Other allegations involved a social media post on 6th January 2023 in which PC Cadogan criticized Cambridgeshire Constabulary while in uniform. Allegations concerning a relationship with a colleague were dismissed by the panel.
The panel found that PC Cadogan’s conduct breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour relating to discreditable conduct, indicating behavior that undermined public confidence in the police. However, they were not convinced of breaches concerning honesty, integrity, or following orders and instructions.
In discussing the seriousness of the misconduct, the panel assessed factors such as the officer's culpability, potential harm to the public, and mitigating personal circumstances. The panel identified the driving incident as carrying a high risk of harm due to the speed involved.
PC Cadogan received a final written warning for two years, with the panel considering his good character references and the absence of previous misconduct. The panel emphasized the role of the misconduct regime in maintaining public confidence, upholding high standards, and protecting the public.
The panel expressed hope that PC Cadogan would learn from the experience and continue contributing positively to the community.