Misconduct Hearing: Police Sergeant Rhodri Davies
Notice of Misconduct Hearing
Name of officer: Police Sergeant Rhodri Davies
Date of hearing: Monday January 6 – Friday January 17
Time of hearing: 10am
Location of hearing: Waterton Technology Centre, Moore Road, Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend CF31 3WT.
Details of hearing:
It is alleged that on October 24, 2022, whilst on duty as a custody sergeant at Swansea Central police station custody suite as custody sergeant the officer breached the following Standards of Professional Behaviour:
Standard 4 - Use of Force
Police officers only use force to the extent that is necessary, proportionate, and reasonable in all circumstances.
Standard 9 - Discreditable Conduct
Police officers do not behave in a manner that discredits the police service or undermines public confidence, whether on or off duty.
It is contended that the officer used force that was unnecessary, disproportionate, and unreasonable and that the force used was unlawful in all the circumstances.
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