Police Officer Retains Job Despite Misconduct During Night Out
Hero policewoman who 'groped' bloke's groin on boozy night out gets to keep job
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PC Zoe Williams, a police officer in Pembrokeshire, Wales, faced a misconduct panel for groping a male pubgoer during a night out. Despite the serious nature of the incident, the panel decided to issue a final written warning instead of dismissal, citing her previous acts of heroism in saving a child's life.
- 01PC Zoe Williams groped a male pubgoer during a night out in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
- 02The misconduct panel deemed her actions as gross misconduct but chose not to dismiss her.
- 03Williams was previously honored for saving a toddler's life in 2024.
- 04The panel issued a final written warning, stating the incident was out of character.
- 05The decision reflects a balance between her past heroics and the need for accountability.
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PC Zoe Williams, a police officer from Pembrokeshire, Wales, faced a misconduct hearing after allegedly groping a male pubgoer during a night out on August 24, 2024. Despite the panel's finding that her actions constituted gross misconduct, they decided against dismissal. Williams, who previously saved a toddler's life in 2024, argued that the touching was unintentional, claiming she merely brushed past the man. However, the panel concluded that her behavior was inappropriate and likely sexual in nature. They issued a final written warning, emphasizing that while her actions were serious, they were out of character and did not reflect her overall conduct as a police officer. The panel's decision aimed to maintain public confidence in the police service while allowing Williams to continue serving her community.
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The decision allows PC Williams to continue serving her community, which could benefit from her previous positive contributions as a police officer.
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