Accelerated misconduct hearing outcome: Former Police Sergeant 6016 Andrew Smurthwaite
Accelerated misconduct hearing outcome:
Officer concerned: Former Police Sergeant 6016 Andrew Smurthwaite
Date of hearing: October 13, 2026
Summary
South Wales Police held a gross misconduct hearing in respect of former Police Sergeant 6016 Andrew Smurthwaite, who was accused of breaching the standards of professional behaviour, namely Standard 9 - Discreditable Conduct, in connection to being convicted of criminal offences.
Decision
Had former Police Sergeant 6016 Andrew Smurthwaite still been a serving officer he would’ve been dismissed.
In accordance with the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020 the Findings and Outcome from this hearing will be referred to the College of Policing in order for former Police Sergeant 6016 Andrew Smurthwaite to be placed on the Private Police Barred List.