Police officer dismissed following misconduct hearing
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A Wiltshire Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a hearing found his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct.
The hearing, held at Wiltshire Police Headquarters between 25 November and 28 November 2024 was chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Ian Saunders. The hearing found that the actions of PC Storm Brand breached the following Standards of Professional Behaviour for police officers:
- Authority, Respect and Courtesy
- Equality and Diversity
- Discreditable Conduct
The panel considered and found proven four allegations against PC Brand. As a result, PC Brand was dismissed without notice from Wiltshire Police. He will also be placed on the national barred list which means he will not be able to work in policing in the future.
Deputy Chief Constable Craig Dibdin said:
“PC Brand’s behaviour was simply disgraceful. The misconduct panel found that PC Brand had demonstrated fixated, obsessive, intrusive and controlling behaviour towards another officer. PC Brand’s unwanted contact with that officer was intended to pressure her into recommencing a relationship with him. The hearing found that PC Brand had persisted in intruding into the personal and private life of the officer either through directly contacting her against her wishes or attempting to do so via her colleagues, friends, and family.
“PC Brand created an environment that was intimidating, hostile and degrading and through his unwanted behaviour, the officer’s dignity was violated causing her distress and concern.
“I commend the witnesses in this case for having the courage to report the unacceptable actions of PC Brand and for providing evidence to the hearing. The behaviours displayed by PC Brand have no place in the Police Service as we strive to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of professional behaviour and build the trust and confidence of the communities we are here to serve."
- * In line with the Police Conduct regulations 2020, the officer has a period of 10 working days to appeal the outcome.