Former officer dismissed following Accelerated Misconduct Hearing

A former British Transport Police (BTP) officer has been formally dismissed following an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing for gross misconduct after paying or offering to pay a sex worker for services and engaging in sexual activity with a sex worker.

Former PC Garth Minton was not present and had resigned prior to his hearing, which was chaired by Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi, on Tuesday 18 June at the Force’s Headquarters in Camden.

Allegations were put forward that on three separate occasions between 9 March 2022 and 22 December 2022, PC Minton breached the standard of professional behaviour, namely ‘Discreditable Conduct'.

Former PC Minton had previously admitted his actions amounted to gross misconduct. Had he still been a serving officer, he would been dismissed from the force with immediate effect.

Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi said: “Like all police officers, former PC Garth Minton is aware sex work may be linked to vulnerable individuals and organised crime. Despite this he used the services of a sex worker on three occasions putting his own personal needs first.

“His actions completely undermine the public’s trust and confidence in BTP and wider policing. Officers are responsible for protecting the public. His actions do not reflect the values of BTP’s and, had he not already resigned, he would have been dismissed immediately."