Misconduct hearing PC given glowing references, panel hears

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Misconduct hearing PC given 'glowing' references, panel hears

Leigh Valentine could lose his job if improper searches of force databases are found to constitute gross misconduct.

Basildon Magistrates Court, where the hearing is taking place

Date - 2nd March 2016
By - Josh Loeb in Essex

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An award-winning constable given “glowing” character references by numerous colleagues could be dismissed after being accused of misusing computer systems on three separate occasions. PC Leigh Valentine, 33, admitted making improper...

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