Serving officer dismissed without notice – London

A serving British Transport Police (BTP) officer has been dismissed without notice from the Force following a public misconduct hearing.

PC Jordan Caruana-Ward, based in London, attended the hearing at the PSD rooms in London between 31 October and 2 November, where he answered allegations that he breached the standards of professional behaviour, namely authority, respect and courtesy, and discreditable conduct.

Between 28 September and 9 October 2021, PC Caruana-Ward repeatedly made inappropriate and offensive comments about another officer.

He also shared personal and private messages from the same officer with another person. Messages the officer reasonably expected to remain private.

The independent panel found that his actions amounted to gross misconduct, and he has been dismissed from the force with immediate effect.

Detective Superintendent Peter Fulton, Head of BTP’s Professional Standards Department, said: “This outcome sends a clear message that these kinds of behaviours will not be tolerated within BTP. We expect the highest standards from our officers and staff, and we are determined to root out anyone who falls short of these standards.

“No one should be subjected to offensive and inappropriate conduct by a colleague, and I wholly support the decision of the independent panel to dismiss PC Caruana-Ward with immediate effect.”