What are the possible results of a misconduct investigation?
There are a number of possible outcomes. It of course starts with the matter being fully investigated and a finding of no further action being taken against the officer. It is true to say that this occurs in the majority of formal investigations. In cases where an officer admits that his or her conduct fell below the required standard by Superintendents written warning. Written warnings from Superintendents may be given only were the officer concerned admits the conduct in question and when a more severe sanction, following a hearing, is not considered appropriate. However special considerations arise in cases involving the Independent Police Complaints Commission. In cases were the alleged conduct in considered too serious to be dealt with by written warning or in any case were the officer denies the allegation the matter will proceed to a formal hearing. There are two types of informal hearing, legally represented hearings and non legally represented hearings. Hearings will be presid
