PC Liam Reakes, a police officer from Yeovil, was barred from law enforcement after it was discovered he manipulated his laptop to falsely appear as though he was working. From June to September 2024, he pressed down the Z key to register over 100 hours of activity without actual work being done. An internal audit revealed discrepancies in his keystrokes, leading to an investigation. Although Reakes resigned prior to the hearing, which deemed his actions gross misconduct, he is now prohibited from police work, raising concerns about integrity and accountability in the police force.
"PC Reakes used deceptive measures to falsify his work activity, undermining trust in policing and demonstrating a severe breach of conduct expected from law enforcement."
"The actions of PC Reakes resulted in a significant loss of police time, highlighting the need for accountability and integrity within the ranks of law enforcement."
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