Matthew was found guilty of misconduct for searching PC Williams without reasonable grounds, leading to a written warning that will remain on his record for 18 months.
Cmdr John stated, 'The search was unlawful as there were no reasonable grounds, intelligence or evidence for the officer to suspect that PC Williams was in possession of a control drug.'
PC Williams believed he had been profiled as a black man likely carrying drugs, underscoring issues of racial bias within policing practices.
Matthew admitted that he should have asked more questions to properly establish the reason for stopping and searching the off-duty officer.
#police-misconduct #racial-profiling #search-and-seizure #king-charless-coronation #law-enforcement-standards
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