PC Doug Franks, 43, was being investigated for misconduct over meeting a work colleague outside office hours. The devoted and popular officer from Bognor met a female PC in a car to complete job-related paperwork, The Sun reported. However, they were reportedly spotted by colleagues and asked why they were together – which led to a fine being issued. He was then told he would be investigated by Professional Standards for misconduct. A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “A referral has been made to the IOPC and Sussex Police is supporting Hampshire in their investigation on behalf of HM Coroner. “As such, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further and we ask for the privacy of the family to be respected at this difficult time.
Detective Sergeant Darren Barker, 51, died after being diagnosed with Covid-19
He joined the Met Police in 1992 and worked as a specialist financial investigator
Colleagues at Met described Det Sgt Barker as an extremely talented detective
He is latest officer to die after contracting Covid, amid calls for police jab priority
Jon Wain, 49, a police constable in Bury passed away on Monday, February 15
Nick Oldfield, 48, a police constable for Staffordshire Police, died January 21
Police constable Doug Franks, 43, died at his home in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, February 10. He was being investigated by Sussex Police for meeting a colleague outside of work.
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