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BBC News
01-07-2025
- BBC News
'Reckless' ex-Essex PC resigned after illegal steroid use
A police officer has been dismissed from a force after it was found he was using unprescribed anabolic steroids. Ex Essex PC Joshua Brady tested positive for anabolic androgenic steroids which are a Class C drug and only available through prescription. A misconduct hearing took place on 17 June found Mr Brady had breached professional standards and concluded he would have been sacked if he had not already Constable Ben-Julian Harrington, said: "Police officers who take drugs that are not prescribed by a doctor, or are not lawful, have no place in policing." Mr Brady was also placed on the College of Policing barred Harrington added: "PC Brady was a young in-service officer with a bright future in policing who had represented police at the highest levels in sport. "But through foolish and reckless behaviour he has not only ruined his career but has put himself and the public at risk."Police officers who take drugs that are not prescribed by a doctor, or are not lawful, have no place in policing."According to the NHS, most professional sports and organisations ban anabolic steroid use and test competitors for prohibited steroids can be used as performance-enhancing drugs that increase muscle mass and decrease fat, as well as causing many undesirable effects. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- BBC News
Final warning for South Yorkshire PC caught speeding at 107mph
A police officer caught driving at 107mph (172kh/h) in a 60mph (96km/h) zone has been given a final written Luke Meakin, of South Yorkshire Police, was handed a three-month driving ban at York Magistrates' Court in January after pleading guilty to the a subsequent misconduct hearing a panel ruled his actions amounted to gross misconduct and issued the officer with a final written warning and ordered him to attend a driving assessment. PC Meakin was warned that should he "receive so much as a parking ticket" in future he must report it "without delay". The panel heard the officer, who admitted the offence from 21 May 2024, was "genuinely remorseful".It was acknowledged that his actions would "seriously undermine" public confidence, in particular given the high number of fatal collisions where excess speed is a causal panel concluded the matter breached policing standards and was so serious, it could have justified dismissal, but instead was told the written warning would remain in force for five panel decided against revoking PC Meakin's blue light driving permit but told him his driving must be chair added: "I also remind you that should you receive so much as a parking ticket you must report that without delay to the Force Vetting Unit." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Nine officers face racism probe misconduct hearing
Nine police officers face a gross misconduct hearing following an internal investigation into alleged racial discrimination against a colleague, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed. An inquiry was launched by the force's Professional Standards Directorate in July 2024 after a report was made that an officer in the Bury district had been subjected to racist remarks by some colleagues in December 2023. GMP said it had suspended eight officers who remained off duty. A ninth officer has been restricted from working in Bury during the investigation. A date for the hearing will be set as soon as possible, the force added. Meanwhile a separate probe, by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), is examining an unrelated incident of alleged racial discrimination against an officer, also in the Bury district. GMP said that investigation involved seven officers, of whom five remained suspended. "The GMP and IOPC investigations relate to deeply concerning allegations into racist remarks about two officers in unrelated incidents," said GMP's head of professional standards, Det Ch Supt Mike Allen. "We have conducted a thorough investigation and have fully supported the IOPC with their work, too. "Ensuring we uphold the highest standards of professional behaviour across GMP is essential, and it is only right that when matters such as these are reported to us, we take all necessary action. "We now await the outcomes of these ongoing proceedings." GMP said it had worked extensively with officers, staff and the community in Bury to improve cultural awareness. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Eight police officers suspended over alleged racism Greater Manchester Police
BBC News
09-05-2025
- BBC News
Nine GMP officers face misconduct hearing after Bury racism probe
Nine police officers face a gross misconduct hearing following an internal investigation into alleged racial discrimination against a colleague, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has inquiry was launched by the force's Professional Standards Directorate in July 2024 after a report was made that an officer in the Bury district had been subjected to racist remarks by some colleagues in December said it had suspended eight officers who remained off duty. A ninth officer has been restricted from working in Bury during the investigation.A date for the hearing will be set as soon as possible, the force added. 'Deeply concerning' Meanwhile a separate probe, by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), is examining an unrelated incident of alleged racial discrimination against an officer, also in the Bury said that investigation involved seven officers, of whom five remained suspended."The GMP and IOPC investigations relate to deeply concerning allegations into racist remarks about two officers in unrelated incidents," said GMP's head of professional standards, Det Ch Supt Mike Allen."We have conducted a thorough investigation and have fully supported the IOPC with their work, too."Ensuring we uphold the highest standards of professional behaviour across GMP is essential, and it is only right that when matters such as these are reported to us, we take all necessary action. "We now await the outcomes of these ongoing proceedings."GMP said it had worked extensively with officers, staff and the community in Bury to improve cultural awareness. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
