Conclusion of misconduct hearing for two PCs

Two serving Met police officers have been dismissed without notice for making homophobic, racist and sexualised comments to colleagues.

PCs Ben Jeffries and Wayne Samson, attached to the North West Command, appeared before a nine-day hearing, which concluded on Thursday, 3 July. It found that both officers had breached the standards of professional behaviour in relation to discreditable conduct, authority, respect and courtesy, and equality and diversity.

These breaches amounted to gross misconduct.

It was heard that on multiple occasions, dating back to 2020, the officers made racist, misogynistic, sexual and homophobic remarks to several colleagues while on duty.

PC Jeffries was also found to have sent a colleague an unsolicited picture of his genitals in August 2021.

In November 2021, PC Sansom performed an offensive act towards a colleague.

Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing for the North West Command, said: “The actions and comments made by both PC Jeffries and PC Samson were disgusting, wholly inappropriate and fell far below the standards expected of Met police officers. It is right they have been dismissed.

“I would encourage our staff to continue to report any wrongdoing so that we can take action.”

The officers will now both be added to the Barred List held by the College of Policing. Those appearing on the list cannot be employed by police, local policing bodies, the Independent Office for Police Conduct or His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.