John dodged the sack by quitting just in time — but South Wales Police’s disciplinary panel slammed his excuses as “wholly implausible.”
Retired officer’s dodgy defence blasted
John claimed he tested a device on himself to check if a Christmas mince pie affected his breathalyser results. The panel wasn’t buying it. They branded his story a total sham, suggesting he was deliberately trying to boost his breath test figures during a festive anti-drink and drug driving crackdown.
Scandal deepens with inappropriate relationship
As if that wasn’t enough, John was found guilty of an improper relationship with a vulnerable woman he met while on duty. Evidence showed he sent flirtatious texts over nine months and even stayed overnight at her home one or more times.
Strong words from watchdog boss
David Ford, Director of the Independent Office for Police Conduct, said: “We all have a right to expect police officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, and the outcome of the hearing demonstrates that those who fail to do so will be held to account.”
