Accelerated Misconduct Hearing - PC John McGuire
Name of officer concerned: PC John McGuire 4398
Dates: 22nd October 2026
Time: 10am
Location: PSD Offices, Ivason House, 8A Bridge Street, London
PC McGuire, based in Driving Training, Scotland, will answer 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 is alleged that on 8 March 2026, whilst driving a 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 faces additional allegations that on 12 March 2026, whilst driving a British Transport Police vehicle between Stevenage and East Renfrewshire, and between 3rd February and 18th February 2026 between East Renfrewshire and Carlisle Railway Station and return journeys 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.
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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