Distressed' police officer sacked for driving without insurance after row over young son
Briefly

Distressed' police officer sacked for driving without insurance after row over young son
"Chief Constable Lucy D'Orsi stated, 'I found that the officer knew he was not permitted to drive and chose to do so regardless.' This highlights the officer's awareness of his actions."
"'The officer could have easily resolved the relatively minor issue he faced in a multitude of other ways such as calling a taxi or asking his partner to drive.' This indicates the options available to him."
"'I considered that this was a single incident arising from a moment of poor judgement rather than a pattern of behaviour.' This reflects the Chief Constable's assessment of the situation."
A police officer, Ziolkowski, was dismissed for driving on a provisional license after a dispute with his ex-partner. He was stopped by police and admitted to not having passed his driving test or having valid insurance. Despite his honesty and efforts to obtain a full license, Chief Constable Lucy D'Orsi rejected a plea for a warning, citing high culpability for knowingly breaking the law. She acknowledged his remorse and cooperation but emphasized the need for accountability.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
Unable to calculate read time
[
|
]