Former police official jailed for misusing £13,500 of funds
Jamie Harrison sentenced for financial misconduct in Worcester
A 55-year-old former Police Federation treasurer and secretary, has been sentenced to two years and three months in jail for misusing approximately £13,500 of police funds.
Jamie Harrison, from Droitwich was found guilty of 15 counts of fraud by abuse of position at a five-week trial earlier this year.
He appeared at Worcester Crown Court today (25th March).
His role at the West Mercia Police Federation involved safeguarding the financial interests of the branch’s members.
However, an investigation revealed that Harrison repeatedly misused petty cash between 2012 and 2018 for personal expenses including food, alcohol, and entertainment.
Further examination uncovered that Harrison used membership funds meant for fellow officers to pay for 4-star hotel stays, meals, and family trips.
Additionally, he falsified timesheets to receive payment for full shifts while his whereabouts proved he was abroad on holiday.
Authorities identified over 100 fraudulent financial claims during their investigation.