PC Anthony Moore, a Metropolitan Police officer from South London, resigned after being found with an indecent child video and extreme pornography on his phone. Despite having resigned, he faced potential dismissal for gross misconduct after being found in WhatsApp groups sharing inappropriate content, including laughing emojis in response to child abuse messages. Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor emphasized the deliberate nature of Moore's actions and the damage it causes to public trust in police. The investigation revealed serious breaches of conduct, warranting serious scrutiny of police standards.
Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor found Moore breached standards of professional behaviour in relation to discreditable conduct and would have been dismissed for gross misconduct.
Moore engaged in WhatsApp chats that contained obscene images and retained them on his phone, fully aware this was unacceptable conduct for a serving police officer.
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