Three Hampshire police officers sacked over homophobic bullying
Three police officers have been dismissed over “extremely serious” allegations of homophobic and sexist bullying.
Hampshire Constabulary officers Detective Sergeant Mark Hall, Detective Constable Andy Holt, and PC Colin Campbell were dismissed for gross misconduct, following an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) hearing on Wednesday.
The Havant-based officers were accused of homophobic and sexist bullying last year.
Hampshire Chief Constable Andy Marsh said: “The detail of these allegations was extremely serious in nature.
“The subsequent investigation uncovered evidence of grossly inappropriate and offensive behaviour centred on homophobic and sexist comments about colleagues within the force.
”I find the behaviour that we uncovered detestable. It is not something that I will tolerate within Hampshire Constabulary.”
IPCC Commissioner Jennifer Izekor added: ”The language and behaviours of these officers displayed deeply offensive homophobic and sexist attitudes towards others.
“Their casual and repeated use of demeaning language demonstrated a complete lack of respect for their colleagues and the force can only be stronger without them.
”They have no place in policing and their behaviour fell well below the standards expected by the people of Hampshire.
“I am satisfied that this case was treated with the seriousness it deserves by Hampshire Police and want to commend the force on the thorough and robust nature of their investigation once these allegations emerged.
”I endorse the action they have taken in dismissing these officers.”
