Aimee Tuppen-Griffiths

A misconduct hearing, which concluded on Wednesday 18 March, found that Acting Sergeant Aimee Tuppen-Griffiths breached standards of professional behaviour in relation to duties and responsibilities, and authority, respect and courtesy when interacting with two members of the public.

The hearing followed an IOPC-led investigation, after two separate complaints were received in relation to inappropriate conduct towards the two complainants, including disproportionate and unnecessary use of force against one of them. The officer’s behaviour was also alleged to be racially discriminatory. 

The panel determined that her conduct amounted to misconduct, giving her a final written warning lasting two years. The allegations of racial discrimination were not proven. 

Chief Superintendent and Head of Professionalism and Trust for the City of London Police, Sanjay Andersen, said:

“It is unacceptable for police officers to behave in a confrontational and disrespectful manner towards members of the public. We take all allegations of racial discrimination by our officers seriously and the IOPC investigated which led to the misconduct proceedings.

The panel found that the allegations of racial discrimination in this case were not proven. However, both incidents demonstrate the importance of all police officers and staff upholding the highest standards of professionalism when interacting with the public.”

Read the report at Decision Acting Sergeant Aimee Tuppen-Griffiths (.docx, 49kb)