Former police officer admits misconduct in a public office
Christopher Cave pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a victim of crime
A former police officer who had a relationship with a victim of crime has admitted misconduct in a public office.
Christopher Cave pleaded guilty in connection with allegations dating back to 2004 - when he was working in Nottinghamshire.
The 61-year-old from Formby faces sentencing in June - and is out on bail until then.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said the allegations made against Cave were brought to the force's attention in 2022 and he was arrested and suspended from duties in June of the same year.
At the time the allegations came to light, Cave had been working for South Yorkshire Police as evidence review officer.
The role was part of a retirement scheme available to people who have accumulated more than 30 years of police work.
He officially resigned from the force in December 2023, but the force says following the conclusion of criminal proceedings the internal misconduct process will still go ahead.
Detective Constable Nicola Milner from South Yorkshire Police said:
"Being a police officer is a privileged role. It comes with a great deal of responsibility and a requirement to uphold the highest levels of professionalism and public service. This is something Cave clearly abused and fell short of.
"His conduct over several years falls far below what is expected from our workforce and does not reflect our values of policing. We are committed to being open and transparent about our officers' conduct and the victim in this case remains at the forefront of our minds. We now await sentencing in June."