Officer dismissed for inappropriate conduct

A Met officer has been dismissed for acting inappropriately towards a student officer.

PC Christopher Lee, attached to the Central West Command Unit, was dismissed following a misconduct hearing, which concluded on Tuesday, 27 May.

In 2021, while off duty and acting as a street duties instructor, PC Lee inappropriately touched a student officer. He also sent intimidating messages, abusing his position of trust as a more senior colleague.

Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, who leads policing in the area, said:

“PC Lee’s behaviour was wholly unacceptable and fell well below the standards we expect.

“Instead of offering support and guidance, he used his position behave in a way that goes against the Met’s expected values and behaviours, and with no regard to the impact on a more junior officer.

“I am thankful that, due to the bravery shown by the officer who came forward, we were able to investigate, leading to PC Lee’s dismissal.”

The panel found that PC Lee had breached the standards of professional behaviour relating to discreditable conduct and his actions amounted to gross misconduct.

He will be added to the barred list held by the College of Policing, preventing future employment within policing and certain oversight bodies.