Former officer would have faced dismissal for misconduct if he hadn't resigned
Hearing reveals inappropriate conduct led to resignation
A misconduct hearing has concluded that former police constable Lewis Edwards would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had he not already resigned.
Edwards, who served in the north of the county, resigned from his position in April 2025 prior to the completion of the investigation led by the Anti-Corruption Unit.
It was determined that Edwards engaged in unwanted and inappropriate conversation with colleagues and showed them inappropriate images on his mobile phone.
A one-day gross misconduct hearing, chaired by Former Senior Officer Mrs Debenham on 5th August, found Edwards guilty of breaching standards of authority, respect and courtesy, orders and instructions, along with discreditable conduct.
He has now been placed on the national College of Policing’s Barred List, effectively prohibiting him from positions within policing and other law enforcement bodies.
Deputy Chief Constable Caroline Marsh commented on the outcome: “Although Edwards resigned before the conclusion of these proceedings, the outcome of this hearing makes clear that he would have been dismissed had he remained a serving officer."
Marsh underscored the significance of maintaining dignity and respect in the workplace and expressed gratitude to those who supported the investigation.
She stated, "The findings of this hearing demonstrate that Lewis Edwards' conduct was wholly inappropriate and incompatible with the values of policing."
The police force remains committed to thoroughly investigating all allegations of inappropriate behaviour.