Sussex Police serves East and West Sussex and the city of Brighton & Hove which is an area of about 3,780km. A resident population of 1.65m people grows significantly with millions of visitors, holidaymakers, students, seasonal workers and the 46 million passengers who travel annually through Gatwick Airport.
Misconduct by Sussex Police Officers published on Misconduct999.com.
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Sussex Police Misconduct Outcomes
Sussex Police are investigating (Operation Bramber) allegations of medical negligence at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, relating to neurosurgery and general surgery at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton in the period between 2015 and 2021.
Latest Sussex Police News
Sussex Police officer charged with Assault
Sussex Police Constable Christian Field has been charged with assault by beating of a colleague during a training exercise.
Sussex Police officer charged with ‘off-duty driving offences’
Learner Detective Constable Connor Farrell of Sussex Police was arrested after failing a breathalyser test. He has been suspended from duty and the Independent Office for Police Conduct has been informed.
Sussex Police Detective inspector denies child sex offences
Det Insp Ian Macnab of Sussex Police who is accused of sexual assault and sexual activity with a child has pled not guilty at at Guildford Crown Court.
Sussex Police officer banned for dishonesty
Former Sussex Police PC Jacob Vaughan was alleged to have damaged a police car he was driving while on police premises, but failed to report it. “The public deserve to trust that their police officers are behaving honestly, and we will continue to root out those who do not meet that expectation.” – Detective Superintendent Andy Wolstenholme
Sussex Police said night safety marshals would no longer be on patrol in Eastbourne, Crawley and Worthing due to a significant reduction in Home Office funding. Sussex Police 2026-27 share of council tax bills rose by £15 on average.
Gross misconduct proven against former Sussex Police officer
Former Det Con Jessica Newey of Sussex Police would have been dismissed had she not resigned, following the outcome of an accelerated misconduct hearing.
Sussex Police Detective inspector charged with child sex offences
Det Insp Iain Macnab of Sussex Police is accused of sexual assault, sexual activity with a child and perverting the course of justice.
Sussex Police apology to vulnerable victim
Sussex Police has apologised to the victim of police investigator David Gamlin who engaged in sexual activity with her while he was on duty. “Gamlin has been barred from ever serving with the police again.”
Sussex Police officer ‘said no 62 times’ during alleged sex assault
PC Daniel Julian of Sussex Police was cleared of three counts of sexual assault, causing a woman to engage in sexual activity without consent and attempted rape by a jury at Lewes Crown Court in April 2024. Misconduct proceedings at Sussex Police Headquarters continue..
Sussex Police constable ‘breached the standards of honesty and integrity’
Ex Sussex Police Constable Hannah Brice, who was posted to the Divisional Coaching Unit in Brighton, was proven to have breached the standards of honesty and integrity.
Sussex Police recruit barred
Former PC Cameron Young did not reveal that he had previously been subject to a disciplinary investigation when applying to join Sussex Police.
Former Sussex Police staff member sentenced for ‘possession of child sexual abuse material’
Sussex Police will not investigate activists
Sussex Police have said they will not open an investigation into activists going on an alleged “jew hunt” door-to-door in Brighton asking people to stop buying Israeli goods.
Sussex Police officer found not guilty
PC Sam James Wilson of Sussex Police has been found not guilty of engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour towards his former partner following a trial at Kingston Crown Court. Sussex Police will now consider misconduct proceedings as the criminal case has concluded.
Sussex Police accelerated misconduct hearing
It is alleged that PC Cameron Young EC118 from the East Sussex Police Divisional Coaching Unit has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour for Honesty and Integrity. He failed to disclose a previous disciplinary investigation on his vetting form when he applied to join Sussex Police.
Sussex Police sergeant is demoted after touching colleague
Sussex Police sergeant Matthew Crane who tapped out a tune on a female colleague’s bottom before asking her for naked pictures has kept his job. Sgt Crane’s actions had the potential to undermine discipline and good order within the police an undermine public confidence.
Sussex Police panel says it has ‘lost confidence’ in PCC
Members of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel has said it has “lost confidence” in Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne over her attendance at a protest march over an asylum seeker camp in Crowborough.
Sussex Police Officer Cleared of Dangerous Driving Charge
PC James Kirk of Sussex Police was accused of dangerous driving after a collision involving a marked police vehicle and a light goods vehicle while responding to an emergency call.
Sussex Police officer appears in court over stalking case
A court was told Sussex Police Constable Peter De Silvo hacked accounts and misused police equipment including automatic number plate recognition cameras to stalk a woman.
Sussex Police officer PC Peter De Silvo has been charged with stalking and fraud offences and is due to appear before Staines Magistrates’ Court on Friday 19th December 2025
Former Sussex Police PC Daniel Kennedy has been told he would have been dismissed, had he not already resigned, following a gross misconduct hearing.
Sussex Police officer barred over night club sex attack “A former Sussex Police officer has had gross misconduct proven against him following an accelerated hearing.”
Sussex Police HMICFRS Inspection
The previous HMICFRS inspection of Sussex Police :-
‘Thank you for the clarity and for outlining the circumstances which I am frankly mortified about and offer my sincere apologies. I am also very disappointed in those who have let you down and I have asked for that/them to be addressed.’
Jo Shiner Chief Constable Sussex Police
Must Read ! Sussex Police, the King and High Sheriff
Sussex Police is the best performing force in the country for 999 call handling “Our commitment to answering calls swiftly reflects our dedication to keeping people in Sussex safe.”
Sussex Police Hall of Fame
Misconduct hearing – Former Sussex Police Sergeant Day
It is alleged that PS Day sexually harassed a subordinate member of staff. If proved this matter would amount to gross misconduct. Date(s) of hearing : 15 – 19 September 2025. Apply to attend a Sussex Police misconduct hearing.
Ex Sussex Police officer to appear in court after crash
Former Sussex Police officer found to have associated with member of organised crime group “Our work continues to clamp down on any behaviour from Sussex Police employees that falls below the standards the public deserve.”
Former Sussex Police officer barred for life
A Sussex Police statement, following the hearing, read: “A former police officer convicted of distributing indecent images of children has been found to have committed gross misconduct.”
Sussex Police violently arrest a local during a protest outside a migrant hotel in Chichester
The Sussex Police officer grabs the local by the throat and chokes him. Sussex Police later released him due to ‘mistaken identity’.
Sussex Police and Brighton Pride 2025
Sussex Police officers take second jobs to pay the bills
126 Sussex Police officers were registered as having a second job in May 2025.
Surgeon banned by private practice is working for NHS
The trust is at the centre of a large Sussex police investigation, Operation Bramber launched in May 2023, looking into at least 200 cases of alleged medical negligence.
Four women sexually assaulted by Sussex police officer
Former Sussex Police investigator pleads guilty to misconduct in public office
“The public expects police staff and investigators to act with integrity at all times. This case shows that abuse of position will not be tolerated.” Misconduct in Public Office
Sussex Police officer has been charged with sexually assault
PC Ryan Busby a Sussex Police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting four women. Sussex Police says he has been suspended from duty.
Sussex Police needs to improve staff vetting
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) report stated there was a “huge backlog of vetting” and that some employees were working in a job “without the proper level of clearance”.
Sussex Police officers not guilty of assault on 92-year-old amputee
Sussex Police Assistant Chief Constable Paul Court said that the officers would still face gross misconduct proceedings.
Sussex Police PCs laughed about spray use on man, 92, jury hears
Sussex PC Tasered amputee, 92, in wheelchair, court hears
I have reported a stalker on several occasions to Sussex Police. Strangely have refused to record this as a crime or explain themselves…
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Sussex Police post recruitment campaign on Facebook featuring plastic police !
Sussex Police won’t help unfortunately they said not their issue ?
Ex Sussex Police PC jailed over driving offences fraud
Seren Sriganesh a former Sussex police officer has been jailed after falsely claiming his parents had committed his three driving offences. He also unlawfully accessed police systems to view details of one of the offences.
Sussex Police PC found not guilty of corruption. “Now the criminal investigation has concluded, the force will progress internal misconduct proceedings,” Sussex Police said.
Sussex Police officer attacked woman in alley, court told
A court has heard that a former Sussex Police inspector pinned a woman to a wall in an alleyway and sexually assaulted her. He denies the charge of sexual assault by penetration.
Sussex Police blasted for ‘weird’ Valentines stunt
Sussex Police has raised eyebrows with their latest valentines publicity stunt, setting up a romantic dinner table complete with rose petals. “The police spend far too little time trying to catch criminals and solving crimes”
‘Unhinged’ Sussex PC crashed into e-bike
It is alleged Sussex Police PC Tim Bradshaw drove his police car at an e-bike causing serious injury by dangerous driving. “There’s a difference between protecting and serving our community and being unhinged”
Sussex armed police swoop on boys playing with toy Nerf guns
Sussex Armed Police yelled at Two boys aged 12 and 13 to get on the ground and put down their ‘weapons’. Sussex Police only realised the nerf guns were toys when they shot the foam bullets for themselves.
Three police forces called in to probe Allison Pearson tweet “Sussex Police, which marked it as a possible non-crime hate incident (NCHI) as well as a potential malicious communication”
Sussex Police and South Yorkshire Police have both been issued with enforcement notices by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for their “continued failings” to meet their obligations under the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act, with the latter’s request response rate being classed as “unacceptable on any level”.
ICO takes regulatory action against two forces for failings under the FoI Act
- Sussex Police officer charged with assault
- Married Sussex Police officer left his force radio on after sneaking off for sex with a colleague
- PC Pod: Hub to be used to tackle crime in Crawley
- Sussex police officer given final written warning for assault.
Sussex Police officers, staff and volunteers work together to deliver the strategic priorities set within the Sussex Police and Crime Plan and the Sussex Police priorities which are as follows :-
- Protect our communities.
- Catch criminals.
- Deliver an outstanding service.
Sussex Cop refuses to stop crime
Sussex Police make national headlines again :-
‘There’s a member of the public that’s just been assaulted by a 15-year-old girl who’s drunk, had a drink thrown in her face, got punched.
‘People have called the police, we’ve come round here and you’re sitting here.’
Daily Mail
A Sussex Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) was shown refusing to respond to an alleged assault in a supermarket, in a video posted on TikTok.
The video shows a man telling the officer about a fight in the Co-op store in Lancing which had been reported to the police.
The PCSO said: “I’m not a response unit.”
Sussex Police said it had launched an investigation.
The man who was filmed in conversation with the PCSO said members of the public were trying to stop a shoplifter.
He said to the PCSO: “You need to get round to the Co-op. There’s just been a fight round there, because people are trying to stop the shoplifter that you’re doing nothing about.”
He said: “People have called the police and you’re sitting here.”
The officer responded: “I’m not a response unit unfortunately.”
The man said the sight of the police car would “make them scatter”.
The officer replied: “Yeah, but then I have to deal with it.”
“That’s why I’m here and not round there.”
In a statement, Sussex Police said: “We are aware of video footage of a single-crewed Police Community Support Officer being approached by a member of the public to report an incident in Lancing.
“The matter was reported to us and a police officer attended the incident as an emergency. The PCSO also then attended the scene.”
Supt Nick Dias said: “We are sorry for the clumsy language used by the PCSO in this exchange and acknowledge the public’s concern. A police unit was dispatched to the scene as a matter of priority. Our response to this incident is being reviewed.”
Katy Bourne, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, said she shared “the public’s disappointment and understandable concern” with the video.
“A member of the public sent me the video and I immediately shared it with the Chief Constable who referred the incident to the Sussex professional standards department.”
She added: “This is not the sort of response that I would expect and the public deserve.”
Sussex PCSO filmed refusing to attend assault at shop – BBC News
Footage has captured the moment a driver berates a PCSO for failing to intervene during a shop brawl as he blasts the officer for “cowardice”.
Sussex PCSO refuses to intervene – LBC
Concerns about Sussex Police’s performance
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published a PEEL inspection of Sussex Police on the 13th April 2023.
The report PEEL 2021/22 – An inspection of Sussex Police graded Sussex Police’s performance across nine areas of policing and found the force was ‘good’ in two areas, ‘adequate’ in four areas, ‘requires improvement’ in one area, and ‘inadequate’ in two areas.
Sussex Police urgently needs to improve how it responds to the public, and how it records crime.
Its recording of reports of violent crime is inadequate, and the force is also missing opportunities to safeguard vulnerable people. It needs to improve the way it assesses initial calls to the force so that vulnerable people and repeat callers are routinely identified.
As a result of my concerns I have already been in contact with the chief constable and the police and crime commissioner.
I am pleased with the way the force has responded so far and I will continue to check the force’s progress in addressing areas for improvement in the coming months.
His Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary – Roy Wilsher
Sussex Police unlawfully captured personal data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to both Surrey Police and Sussex Police, following the rollout of an app that recorded phone conversations and unlawfully captured personal data. The ICO applied its revised public sector approach instead of issuing a £1m fine to both Surrey Police and Sussex Police.
Sussex Police and Surrey Police failed to use people’s personal data lawfully by recording hundreds of thousands of phone calls without their knowledge. People have the right to expect that when they speak to a police officer, the information they disclose is handled responsibly. We can only estimate the huge amount of personal data collected during these conversations, including highly sensitive information relating to suspected crimes.
The reprimand reflects the use of the ICO’s wider powers towards the public sector as large fines could lead to reduced budgets for the provision of vital services. This case highlights why the ICO is pursuing a different approach, as fining Surrey Police and Sussex Police risks impacting the victims of crime in the area once again.
This case should be a lesson learned to any organisation planning to introduce an app, product or service that uses people’s personal data. Organisations must consider people’s data protection rights and implement data protection principles from the very start.
Stephen Bonner, ICO Deputy Commissioner – Regulatory Supervision
There is an expectation that the Police should uphold the law and act lawfully at all times.
Sussex Police- Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)
The IOPC publish investigations, news releases and anonymised summaries and recommendations about Sussex Police on their website.
Sussex Police defend Transgender Paedophile ?
Sussex Police do not tolerate any hateful comments towards their gender identity regardless of crimes committed. This is irrelevant to the crime that has been committed and investigated.
Sussex Police Twitter 27th September 2022
SUSSEX Police had been condemned by the Home Secretary, at the time, Suella Braverman for “playing identity politics and denying biology”.
Suella Braverman KC said Sussex Police should ‘focus on catching criminals not policing pronouns’ Source: Evening Standard
Home Secretary criticises Sussex force for ‘policing pronouns’ Source BBC
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Priorities
“As your PCC, my job is to hold the Chief Constable of Sussex Police to account and ensure that the police focus on local priorities. I believe every citizen has a right to feel safe on the streets and in their homes.
“In consultation with the Chief Constable and the people of Sussex, I have published a Police & Crime Plan setting out the priorities and local objectives that local people and business say are important to them.
With your support, I am determined that Sussex Police will operate effectively and efficiently and that the values I have embraced during my professional career – hard work, integrity and fairness – underpin everything we do together.”
Police typically are responsible for maintaining public order and safety, enforcing the law, and preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activities.
Sussex Police should concentrate on doing the job that they are paid to do. No wonder the public have no faith in the Police !
Sussex Police Notable News
- One-legged dementia-hit care home resident, 93, who died after being Tasered, hit with baton and pepper sprayed by Sussex police after he ‘threatened staff with a knife’ – as officers face manslaughter probe
- Sussex Police officer is filmed punching man as he restrains him on bus as the man screams, ‘You’re breaking my hand’
- Sussex Police Sergeant ‘sent naked selfie to sex assault victim, said he wanted to use handcuffs on her and would have put his hand up her skirt too’
- Sussex police sergeant, 53, caught on CCTV kicking vulnerable girl, 13, ‘like a football’ in custody and asking ‘How do you like being kicked?’ is spared jail after being found guilty of assault
- Sussex police sergeant who kicked a 13-year-old ‘like a football’ in custody and sprayed a mentally ill man with pepper spray would have been sacked if he hadn’t retired, tribunal rules
- Judge slams three off-duty police officers for ‘deliberate disregard of safety of others’ after they were filmed on helmet cam riding their motorbikes at 112mph before crashing into car driven by 80-year-old man
Check out our articles on Policing by Consent, Police Impartiality, Police Public Confidence and Engagement, Police Professional Standards Department, IOPC, Crime Reporting, What is a Police and Crime Commissioner ?, Policing, Police News, Are the Police for Hire ?, Two Tiered Policing, Thought Police, Police Digital Service, Knowledge Hub – Police Digital Service, Wasting Police Time, Police Community Support Officers (PCSO), Met Police, Chief Constable Jo Shiner, R v Sussex Justices and the highly questionable Sussex Family Justice Board.
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