PC Alexander Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by a female officer, but her allegations were found to be fabricated. While the criminal charges against Watson were dropped, a misconduct hearing revealed he made inappropriate comments to several young female officers. Despite being a highly accomplished officer, Watson's behavior, particularly in the context of mentoring, was found to create a significant power imbalance and discomfort among his mentees. He received a three-year written warning as a result.
The misconduct panel found PC Watson acted inappropriately towards young female officers, making comments on their clothing and appearance, creating a power imbalance.
The investigation against PC Watson was dropped after it was revealed the female officer who accused him was an alleged fantasist, leading to countersuits.
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