Misconduct Hearing - DC Chapman
Name of officer concerned: DC Andrew Chapman
Dates: 23rd March – 31st March 2026
Time: 10am
Location: PSD Offices, Ivason House, 8A London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG
DC Chapman, based in Southampton, will answer allegations that his conduct amounted to breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, in respect of:
- Authority, Respect and Courtesy
- Equality and Diversity
- Discreditable Conduct
It is alleged that between 2023 and 2025 DC Chapman made a series of inappropriate and unprofessional remarks including:
Derogatory comments towards an officer in front of others.
Remarks towards colleagues which were homophobic in nature.
Mocking a Female Sergeant which was offensive, unprofessional, demeaning and derogatory.
Sending an Email to everyone at the station which was unprofessional and offensive.
It is alleged that these matters individually and/or cumulatively amount to gross misconduct, namely a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour that, if proved, are so serious as to justify dismissal.
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