Sussex Cop Slapped with Final Warning Over Inappropriate Conduct
Paul Elrick, 48, stationed in Hastings, faced a misconduct hearing at Sussex Police HQ in Lewes on Tuesday, November 24. He was hit with three serious allegations involving inappropriate messages and unwanted touching of a colleague.
Panel Finds Elrick Guilty
The disciplinary panel, led by an independent legal chair, found all charges proven. Elrick was handed a final written warning, putting his career on thin ice.
Force Boss Demands Respect at All Times
Detective Superintendent Lisa Bell, head of Sussex Police’s professional standards, weighed in: “We work very hard to ensure that anyone who works for Sussex Police or who we deal with on a daily basis is treated with respect, understanding and consideration for their feelings and beliefs.
She added, “This outcome serves as an important reminder to our officers and staff about the high standards we expect and look to maintain.”
