A serving Metropolitan Police officer, Gethin Jones, has been terminated without notice due to inappropriate sexual conduct towards several coworkers.
Detective Sergeant Gethin Jones, affiliated with the West Area’s Public Protection unit, attended a misconduct hearing that finished on Wednesday, 19 March.
The panel reviewed the evidence and determined that Detective Sergeant Gethin Jones violated the rules of professional behaviour regarding power, respect and civility, equality and diversity, and discreditable behaviour, constituting gross misconduct.
The panel was informed that six of his colleagues accused him of sexual harassment, inappropriate sexual conduct, and sexist speech. The events occurred between July 2019 and September 2022, during both on-duty and off-duty periods, and involved remarks made via text messages and in-person interactions.
Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall, who oversees policing in the West Area, stated: “Detective Sergeant Gethin Jones’ conduct was entirely unacceptable and will not be tolerated within the Met.” His attitude rendered his coworkers, predominantly of junior rank, exceedingly uncomfortable. His dismissal has been executed with immediate effect.
“The workplace ought to be a secure environment, populated by colleagues whom one can trust and with whom one feels at ease.” I commend those colleagues for bravely reporting DS Jones’ disrespectful and inappropriate conduct. I urge those who are encountering similar experiences to take the same action. Individuals exhibiting conduct akin to that of Detective Sergeant Gethin Jones are unqualified to function in our company and will be eliminated.
Detective Sergeant Gethin Jones will be added to the barred list maintained by the College of Policing. Individuals listed are ineligible for employment with police forces, local policing entities, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, or His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.
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