Cmdr Julian Bennett was dismissed in October 2023 after refusing a drugs test in July 2020, leading to a misconduct finding. Although two separate allegations were not proven, Bennett contested his dismissal, resulting in the Police Appeals Tribunal quashing it and ordering a new hearing. This led to another gross misconduct finding against him, affirming his dismissal and subsequent addition to the Barred List of the College of Policing, restricting his employment in law enforcement roles.
Ast Com Matt Twist expressed concern stating, 'I am enormously concerned that almost five years since this incident happened we have only now been able to dismiss Commander Bennett.'
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