'Abused his position' | Detective sacked after sexually touching junior officer

A police detective sergeant has been sacked for inappropriate sexual conduct, following a probe by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

DS Gary Stamp of Kent Police was found to have sexually touched a more junior female police constable in 2020 on two occasions at a police station, including one incident when both were on duty. He later dissuaded her from reporting the matter after she objected to his behaviour.

His conduct was found to be in breach of the police standards of professional behaviour relating to authority, respect and courtesy; discreditable conduct; and honesty and integrity.

A disciplinary panel appointed by Kent Police, which arranged the misconduct hearing, concluded last week. It decided the case for gross misconduct was proven and that DS Stamp should be dismissed without notice.