An Essex police officer, PC Eugene Robinson, has been dismissed for gross misconduct after he persistently contacted a lady and utilised police computers to acquire information about her. Essex Police have terminated PC Eugene Robinson for his behaviour towards his former partner, who was also his victim.
Essex Police’s misconduct findings indicated that PC Eugene Robinson contacted the woman, designated as Ms A, 81 times from April 13, 2023, to May 27, 2023. Over 70 calls were automatically denied from May 2 to May 27, as Ms. A had blacklisted his number.
The force stated that a six-page letter from PC Eugene Robinson was hand-delivered to Ms. A on May 27 of the previous year. The letter reportedly questioned Ms. A’s integrity and expressed his “anger” at her “deception”.
He routinely accessed police computers to acquire information about her and a former partner without legitimate justification. Essex Police stated that PC Eugene Robinson’s behaviour violated norms including honesty and integrity, authority, respect and courtesy, obligations and responsibilities, and discreditable conduct.
The findings, written by chair of the hearing Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington, said: “PC Eugene Robinson’s actions were deliberate and planned. He logged on and did the searches over a number of days. He made the phone calls and was aware that Ms A did not want any contact and admits that he knew that being blocked would not necessarily stop Ms A knowing he was calling.”
An accelerated misconduct hearing took place a year after the incident on June 4. PC Eugene Robinson’s actions were found as gross misconduct and he was dismissed without notice.
Chief Constable Harrington said: “PC Robinson’s actions were inexcusable and the impact on the victim by a serving officer was unacceptable. The overwhelming majority of Essex Police officers and staff work tirelessly and ethically to protect and serve the people of Essex. As well as impacting the victim in this case his actions risked undermining the trust and confidence the people of Essex have in their force.
“Essex Police will deal robustly with officers and staff who act unprofessionally, especially where this impacts on women or involves the unauthorised access to confidential information for personal reasons.”
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