David Jackson, a constable at Merseyside Police, faced dismissal after a series of shocking misconduct allegations surfaced against him.

Accusations included sharing a colleague’s photo, making sexist remarks, and displaying disrespectful behavior.

Panel Verifies Allegations Against Jackson

An internal panel found all eight allegations against Constable Jackson to be true, with five of them constituting misconduct.

These allegations ranged from undermining and sexist comments to physical gestures of disrespect towards his female colleague.

Disturbing Incidents of Misconduct Revealed

Details emerged of several disturbing incidents involving Jackson’s misconduct.

He allegedly shared photos of his colleague without consent, put his hand on her face to silence her, and referred to her as a ‘token female’ during a joint operation, causing significant distress.

Lack of Respect and Courtesy Demonstrated

The panel determined that Jackson’s actions breached the standards of professional behavior expected of a police officer.

His derogatory remarks, lack of respect, and failure to understand matters covered by equality legislation demonstrated a serious breach of conduct.

Merseyside Police Takes Decisive Action

Detective Chief Superintendent Cheryl Rhodes of Merseyside Police’s Professional Standards Department emphasized the importance of maintaining high professional standards.

Jackson’s dismissal underscores the force’s commitment to addressing inappropriate behavior and ensuring a respectful work environment.