A hearing at the unit's Northerlerton headquarters ruled that PC Adam Bray's actions amounted to terrible misconduct.
However, he said the executive's actions were “intentionally or unplanned,” and that he “didn't intend to do bad work intentionally.”
“In our view, the facts and circumstances of this particular case would not be necessary and would be disproportionate for an inexperienced officer to oppose and dismiss PC Bray for a single isolated case that was otherwise in line with a good record,” the panel said.
PC Bray was given a final written warning. This means that if it is found to violate police standards in the future, the officer could most likely be denied.
The hearing was told that PC Bray “accepted that he made a mistake” and that he “as an individual” “didn't target the woman.”
I heard that PC Bray faced a “very challenging situation” on the night of August 2022.
The woman reported being raped and assaulted during the incident.
However, the panel said PC Bray “failed to notify” the Force Control Room or the supervisor about reports of rape.
Instead, he said, “(PC Bray) concluded that it wouldn't happen.”
The panel said PC Bray told the woman after reporting that “S*** will happen.”
“You have failed to keep your heart open when it comes to reporting a crime case committed by (women).”
The panel added that PC Bray “didn't treat (the woman) with respect when talking to her, and often ignored her comments or spoke on her.”
He told the woman “will not deal with reports of rape,” the panel said.
The hearing discovered that PC's actions “reduce public trust” in the police
PC Bray's actions were determined to “trust police services and reduce public confidence in the reputation of its occupation.”
“Individually or cumulatively, the above actions are said to be a violation of illegal activities.
However, PC Bray said he “entered early and admitted his mistakes.”
PC Bray's actions were “significantly affected by the lack of information” provided to him by another officer, the panel said.
For over two years, PC Bray has continued to be adopted in roles that are faced by the public (including investigating domestic violence claims), adding that it has “stopped high standards.”
The panel states that a written warning “sends a message as guaranteed in this case: despite all the pressure they work for the benefit of the people, officers must always act according to the SPB (standards of professional conduct).”
