Misconduct Hearing Outcome - DC Luker
DC Luker was subject of a Misconduct Hearing held at PSD Offices, London Bridge, SE1 9SG between 9th-10th February 2026 to answer allegations of gross misconduct.
DC Luker, based in London, answered three allegations that messages sent by him, individually and cumulatively, were breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, in respect of:
Authority, Respect and Courtesy
• Equality and Diversity
Allegation 1
On Tuesday the 31st of December 2024, a conversation began about someone winning a bottle of whiskey that still had a security tag attached. DC Luker replied at 22.53 hours, “Was this a raffle on a certain kind of site? Lots of mobile type homes? Lots of ‘Dags’.”
He sent a further message at 22.54 hours saying, “You are the MSOC pikey liaison.”
Allegation 2
On Monday 17th March 2025, a conversation began among group members with a video timed at 19:12 hours and a message stating, “Paddy Day parade on [REDACTED]. Just like a Disney World Parade. They know how to put on a show.”
DC Luker responded at 19:13 hours, “Off to find some scrap metal, lead roofing and cable.”
Allegation 3
On Thursday 27th March 2025 at 16:53 hours, DC Luker sent a message saying, “Looking at who is booked to be travelling with [a suspect] tomorrow I think we are going to have one pissed off pikey family!!!!”
It was alleged that these matters, individually and/or cumulatively, amounted to gross misconduct, namely breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour that, if proved, were so serious as to justify dismissal.
The panel found the allegations proven and they amounted to gross misconduct and Dc Luker was dismissed without notice.
The full report can be downloaded below.