Former PC Smith
Notice of Misconduct hearing
Date: July 15th 16th & 17th 2026
Time: 10.00
Location: Unit A, Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP
ALLEGATIONS
On September 23rd, 2023, whilst on duty, former PC Smith was driving a GMP vehicle which collided with a parked vehicle. He left the scene without stopping or reporting the collision or attempting to locate the owner of the parked vehicle. Former PC Smith attempted to wipe down the visible damage to the police vehicle but dishonestly informed his supervision that he had not done so and was not aware of the collision. He later told his supervision he had been aware of the collision and had attempted to wipe down the damage.
These matters are allegedly in breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in relation to
- Honesty & Integrity
- Discreditable Conduct
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Orders & Instructions.
If proven, the above matters jointly and separately amount to gross misconduct.
CONDITIONS OF ATTENDANCE
Members of the media and public may attend subject to the following conditions:
- Before completing an application to attend please read the conditions of entry to understand what may be required of you on the day you must confirm that you have read and agreed to abide by the conditions of entry
- The conditions include that the taking of photographs and the use of film or sound recording equipment during the hearing except for official use is prohibited. There may be parts of the hearing which are held in private session; If that is the case, any accredited member of the media or public attending the hearing will be asked to leave during the private session and will be informed by the hearings officer when they can return.
- Any accredited members of the media attending the hearing must produce valid identification.
- The media may make written representations upon the reporting restrictions to the Chair. Such representations are to be sent to Greater Manchester Police Misconduct Proceedings Unit at [email protected]