PC Dismissed after Misconduct Hearing

PC Shaun Cox was dismissed from Cleveland Police on 26 September 2024 after a panel found him guilty of Gross Misconduct.

The misconduct relates to false information PC Shaun Cox entered into police systems in May 2023, which led to appropriate steps not being taken to safeguard a victim.

Superintendent John Miller, Head of Cleveland Police’s Department of Standards and Ethics, said:

“Protecting people, protecting communities and putting victims at the heart of everything we do is of paramount importance to Cleveland Police.

 

“Safeguarding vulnerable victims is crucial, most importantly for that individual and making sure we protect them from further harm – but also to ensure we uphold trust and confidence in the service we provide.

“PC Cox chose to ignore the standards of professional behaviour and did not carry out basic tasks with integrity and honesty. His behaviour was unethical, and this is not something we tolerate here in Cleveland Police.

“We will continue to demand the very highest standards from each and every officer and member of staff within the force and take robust action when this is found not to be the case.”