Accelerated Misconduct Hearing Outcome - PC John McGuire
PC McGuire, based in Driving Training, Scotland, was the subject of an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing at the PSD Offices, Ivason House, London on 22nd October 2026.
PC McGuire answered allegations that his conduct amounted to breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of:
- Orders and Instructions
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Discreditable Conduct
It was alleged that on 8 March 2026, whilst driving an unmarked British Transport Police vehicle between East Renfrewshire and Stevenage, PC McGuire exceeded applicable speed limits and activated and used emergency warning equipment, including blue lights and sirens, when there was no lawful policing purpose, emergency response, operational necessity, authorised training activity, or other authority entitling him to do so.
PC McGuire faced additional allegations that on 12 March 2026, whilst driving an unmarked British Transport Police vehicle between Stevenage and East Renfrewshire, and between 3 February and 18 February 2026 between East Renfrewshire and Carlisle Railway Station and on return journeys, he exceeded applicable speed limits and activated and used emergency warning equipment, including blue lights and sirens, when there was no lawful policing purpose, emergency response, operational necessity, authorised training activity, or other authority entitling him to do so.
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.
Outcome
The Chair found the allegations proved and determined that the breaches amounted to gross misconduct. PC McGuire received a 5 year Final Written Warning.