Gross misconduct | Boss sacked after giving inside information to promotion candidate

A police officer has been dismissed for twice providing a candidate with confidential information during a promotion assessment.

A disciplinary hearing at Greater Manchester Police’s headquarters found the actions of Chief Inspector Nicola Demaine, who worked in Corporate Services, amounted to gross misconduct and breached the expected standards of professional behaviour.

Demaine will also be added to the College of Policing Barred List.

Chief Superintendent Michael Allen, head of GMP's Professional Standards Branch, said: "The integrity of all force promotion systems must hold firm to ensure GMP selects the very best people to lead its workforce at every level.