A former Norfolk police officer is facing disciplinary action over his conduct at a Christmas party.
Sergeant Richard Lodge will appear before a misconduct hearing later this month to answer claims that he breached the expected standards of professional behaviour.
He faces a five-day hearing from November 27 to December 1 to answer allegations related to incidents at a team Christmas party in Norwich in 2021.
He is said to have “engaged in unwanted physical contact and inappropriate communication with colleagues”.
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The panel will determine whether his behaviour amounted to discreditable conduct and breached standards in relation to respect and courtesy and equality and diversity.
In a separate case another former officer faces a misconduct hearing over claims she failed to record intelligence and comply with the Disclosable Associations policy which requires officers to disclose connections with criminals or those who pose a risk of corruption.
Former PC Grace Lee will appear at a disciplinary hearing on November 28.
A finding that both officers would have been dismissed if they had still been serving could be made if gross misconduct is proven.
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