Former Wiltshire Police Officer would have been dismissed over drink driving had he not resigned
Former PC Ted Andrews, admitted to drink driving after being involved in a minor collision in September 2025 while off duty in Swindon
Last updated 7th Jan 2026
A former Wiltshire police officer who pleaded guilty to drink driving while off duty would have been dismissed without notice had he not already resigned.
Former PC Ted Andrews, who resigned ahead of the misconduct hearing on Monday, had admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol after being involved in a minor collision in September 2025 while off duty in Swindon.
He was disqualified from driving for 16 months and fined £250 during a court appearance in November 2025.
The accelerated misconduct hearing was chaired by Director of People Iain Gibson and held at Wiltshire Police Headquarters.
It considered whether former PC Andrews had breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in relation to discreditable conduct.
The hearing found the allegation proved and ruled that his actions amounted to gross misconduct.
It was concluded that he would have been dismissed without notice had he not stepped down ahead of the hearing.
Director of People Iain Gibson said: “Policing is a privilege, and the actions of former PC Andrews fall considerably below the standards of professional behaviour that we expect.
“Drink driving can have devastating impacts on individuals, other road users and the community at large and for an officer to be found over the limit is completely inexcusable.
“The public’s trust and confidence in the police is essential for policing to be able to provide the best possible service, and former PC Andrews’ actions threaten to undermine all the excellent work that the overwhelming majority of officers do to keep the public safe on our roads.
“Former PC Andrews has now been barred from policing, and we will continue to police without fear or favour and demonstrate that no one is above the law.”
PC Andrews now has 10 working days to appeal the outcome.