Former officer to be barred from policing after misconduct hearing

A former police officer who pleaded guilty to three offences of sexual assault on 8th February 2024 at Chester Crown Court, was today the subject of a Police Misconduct Hearing at Force Headquarters in Colwyn Bay.

Joseph Robinson was found to have breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour relating to Discreditable Conduct. He will now be placed on the ‘Barred List’, meaning that he will not be able to serve as a police officer at any point in the future.

Speaking after today’s misconduct hearing, Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman KPM said: ‘‘Since taking up my role as Chief Constable, I have been explicitly clear that all my officers and staff must conduct themselves to the highest standards that the public have a right to expect.

‘Robinson’s behaviour on that night was totally unacceptable and incompatible with his role which should have been dedicated to protecting the communities of North Wales.

“Violence against women and girls is a national focus for policing and there is no place for Robinsons behaviour in our society and certainly not in North Wales Police.

“As the All-Wales Police Lead for Violence Against Women and Girls I have zero tolerance towards anyone in our society who perpetrates offences such as these. Being an officer in North Wales is  a privilege and a responsibility, those officers and staff that offend in this way can expect the most serious sanction.”