Former officer jailed for misconduct in public office

Adam Jones, 40, of Monkston, and formally based at Milton Keynes police station, was found guilty by unanimous jury verdict of one count of holding of a public office and wilfully neglecting to perform duty/wilfully misconducting himself.

He was also found guilty by majority jury verdict of three further counts of holding of a public office and wilfully neglecting to perform duty/wilfully misconducted himself, following a six-day trial at Reading Crown Court that concluded on Friday, December 9.

Returning to the same court on Monday (December 16), Jones was sentenced to two years and six months’ imprisonment.

Thames Valley Police said: “Between January 2013 and August 2021, Jones being the holder of a public office, namely a police constable, and whilst acting as such, wilfully misconducted himself by contacting three different women on occasions when there were no policing purpose for him to do so and seeking by such contact to pursue a sexual or improper emotional relationship.”

Jones resigned from Thames Valley Police in September 2022 and was charged by postal requisition in September 2023.

Thames Valley Police Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs, said: “I am pleased with the outcome in this case, which reflects former PC Jones’s totally unacceptable behaviour.

“His actions have no place in policing and this outcome reflects our commitment to take decisive action in such circumstances and uphold the trust and confidence of the communities we serve.

“Prior to these criminal proceedings, former PC Jones attended an accelerated misconduct hearing and John Campbell QPM, the then chief constable, determined that if he had not resigned, he would have been dismissed from Thames Valley Police.

“Our communities put their trust in us to use the personal information we hold on police systems lawfully, legitimately and appropriately. The public has a right to expect that police officers act with the utmost integrity and professionalism all day, every day.

“As this case demonstrates, where they do not, I am clear that they will face the consequences of their actions.”