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Police Officer Receives Final Warning After Sexual Encounters at Cardiff Station
Cardiff, – A South Wales Police officer has received a final written warning after a misconduct panel found she engaged in sexual activity at Cardiff Central police station.
PC Jemma Dicks, 28, was found to have performed oral sex on former Police Sergeant Adam Reed, 40, on at least three occasions between November 2017 and August 2018. The encounters, which took place both on and off duty, were described by the panel as a “serious breach of professional behaviour” that damaged the reputation of the police service.
Despite the misconduct, the panel accepted that PC Dicks had not attempted to cover up her actions and expressed “genuine remorse.” Chair of the panel, Emma Boothroyd, acknowledged that the encounters had been orchestrated by Mr Reed, who left the force in January 2019, but stressed that PC Dicks was aware of the nature of the meetings.
“The public would expect a police officer on duty to be focused on her duties and not engaging in sexual conduct while at the police station,” Ms Boothroyd said. She added that using the station for sexual activity, even off duty, undermines public trust in policing.
The panel considered mitigating factors, including PC Dicks’ difficult personal circumstances following the death of her father, who was also a police officer, and testimonials from colleagues describing her as a “hard-working, diligent officer.”
PC Dicks, who broke down in tears upon hearing the panel’s decision, will remain in her current role in the Incident Resolution Team. The final written warning will last 18 months, with any further misconduct during this period potentially leading to dismissal.
The misconduct hearing also revealed details of Mr Reed’s abusive behaviour during a ten-month affair with PC Dicks. The former sergeant, a married father of two, had manipulated her and controlled aspects of her life, including limiting contact with friends and making threats of self-harm. He admitted to multiple sexual encounters with PC Dicks and other female colleagues and civilians while still married, some of which were recorded without their knowledge.
Mr Reed’s actions were described as “predatory” by the panel. Due to the proven allegations of gross misconduct, his name has been added to the policing barred list, preventing him from returning to law enforcement.
Ms Boothroyd emphasized that while PC Dicks’ conduct was inappropriate, it was unlikely to be repeated. “PC Dicks did not deliberately set out to have sex at work and on duty,” she said.
The case highlights the importance of maintaining professional boundaries within the police service and the impact personal relationships can have on public trust.
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