Action Prior To Misconduct Meetings/Hearing

Question 1

Can MA deal with misconduct?

Answer 1

Yes, however usually

officer has accepted and demonstrates commitment to improve

That AA satisfied this will happen AND outcome sufficient re circumstances

That officer does not have super warning in effect

Question 2

Documents?

Answer 2

Harm test?

Report or part dealing with officer

Any other relevant docs?
CPIA rules
Copy of officer statement to investigator

Question 3

Gross misconduct?

Answer 3

Reg 21 notice - details of behaviour that falls below standard

Question 4

Complaint?

Answer 4

Subject to appeal re none action or particular action 28 days +2 to allow process otherwise then written notice to officer

IF hearing or special case, no need to wait as this not subject to appeal

Question 5

IOPC

Answer 5

No final decision can be made by AA unless hearing/special case, until IOPC decision

Question 6

Officer requirement

Answer 6

Within 14 days:

Accepts that the behaviour describes m/gm
That their behaviour amounts to m/gm
Where dispute writes with reference to area(s) or points of law
Any documents rely on for defence

Question 7

Advise officer?

Answer 7

Person holding mm/mh and any other appointed to advise

Officer has 3 w/d to object and to object to replacements

Grounds - involvement lead to q’s re impartiality