The former PC admitted to 'lying' to his superiors.
A “well respected” Herts police officer took two weeks off after"lying" about taking part in jury service.The Hertfordshire Constabulary officer took “unauthorised leave at public expense”, according to the force’s chief constable.But the courts stood down PC Khalek on August 17.“He then failed to attend work on the night shift of Monday, August 22,” a report by Chief Constable Charlie Hall reads.
The former officer sent a copy of his jury service notification to his supervisor by text after it was cancelled. The chief constable added: “PC Khalek also showed discreditable conduct as his actions were not those expected of a police officer and would damage the reputation of the constabulary in the eyes of the public had they known what he had done.“I consider these breaches are indeed so serious as to amount to gross misconduct.”
The chief constable said there is “no suggestion direct harm has been caused to any individuals” but explained there are “considerable questions” about the officer’s “ability to carry out professional duties”.
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