The police have routine access to many detailed databases: conviction database, intelligence databases, DNA databases, car databases or lists of car journeys. The list goes on and on.
As we have previously detailed, this can result in the police databases being used for corrupt purposes. Today, PC Haydn Evans has been found guilty of using the PNC to research the backgrounds of his sexual partners, and to see whether his police colleagues were aware of his activity.
Following his conviction and fine for £80 (!!!), PC Evans is expected to take early retirement on a fat police pension.
It was said in mitigation that “Evans deeply regretted what he had done, and had co-operated fully with the investigation. He [Evans' defence] said Evans had an exemplary police record and had already offered to resign or take early retirement”
PNC abuse is the bread and butter of any police force’s Professional Standards Department, a branch of a force concerned with policing the police. South Wales Police could have accepted PC Evans’ resignation without publicity. Instead they took him to court and allowed justice—regardless of how ineptly—to be done.
A good day for for South Wales Police and the community it serves.
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