Lincoln officer faces misconduct hearing
PC Andrew Cookson denies breaching honesty and integrity standards
A misconduct hearing is to be held for a Lincoln-based police officer accused of removing items from a property linked to a cannabis growing operation.
PC Andrew Cookson faces allegations that he breached professional standards relating to discreditable conduct and honesty and integrity, according to Lincolnshire Police.
The hearing will take place between Monday 5th and Wednesday 7th October at Police Headquarters on Deepdale Lane, Nettleham.
It is alleged that on 3rd January 2024, PC Cookson attended a property that was subject to a police investigation after cannabis cultivation was discovered there.
It is alleged that he acted dishonestly by removing items from the property and lacked integrity in seeking to conceal the removal of those items and or the items themselves.
Lincolnshire Police said the conduct, if proved, would amount to gross misconduct.
The hearing will begin at 10am each day at Police Headquarters, Deepdale Lane, Nettleham.
Members of the public who wish to attend can apply by completing a request form, and are asked to read Lincolnshire Police's conditions of entry before applying.