Accelerated Misconduct Hearing - Former PC Karl Palmer
Name of officer concerned: Former PC Karl Palmer
Dates: 27th November 2025
Time: 1pm
Location: Remote/PSD Offices, Ivason House, London Bridge Road, SE1 9SG
Former PC Karl Palmer, based in Sheffield, will answer allegations that his conduct amounted to breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, in respect of:
- Discreditable Conduct
It is alleged that on Thursday 9th October 2025 PC Palmer was convicted at Nottinghamshire Magistrates Court, that on Tuesday 28th May 2024, he drove a motor vehicle on a road after consuming so much alcohol that he exceeded the prescribed limit.
It is alleged that these matters amounts to gross misconduct, namely a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour that, if proved, are so serious as to justify dismissal.
The identity of victims/witnesses will be protected during the hearing as appropriate.
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