Sex advance sergeant sacked in misconduct hearing
An officer who made sexual comments to colleagues and had a relationship with a vulnerable staff member less than half his age has been dismissed.
An officer who made sexual comments to colleagues and had a relationship with a vulnerable staff member less than half his age has been dismissed.
Former Sergeant Ian Caffel, 52, was found guilty of gross misconduct at a hearing at Northamptonshire Polices Wootton Hall HQ on Monday (January 16).
The panel heard that between 2010 and 2016, Mr Caffel repeatedly cooed at attractive female colleagues and made sexual advances referring to one as hot cop.
He also entered a sexual relationship with a junior control room worker, aged 23 at the time, and would go out for hug breaks with her while on duty.
Mr Caffel, who did not attend the hearing, had previously received management advice while working at Bedfordshire Police following an investigation into his conduct around younger colleagues.
Presenting his findings, Chief Constable Simon Edens said: [Mr Caffel] has behaved in a manner that has discredited the police force and I have no hesitation in concluding that Mr Caffel is guilty of gross misconduct.
He has persistently and consistently used his position to exploit colleagues. There is no place for anybody at Northamptonshire Police who behaves in this way.
Detective Superintendent Mark Behan, from the Professional Standards Department, said that anyone who abuses their powers as an officer will be investigated and held to account.
He added: Northamptonshire Police are resolute in their commitment to identify perpetrators of sexual misconduct no matter who they are and to keeping people both in our community and in our organisation safe from harm.
Mr Caffel was held to account by his own employers, demonstrating our commitment to upholding the standards of professional behaviour and the honesty and integrity of our officers and staff.”