A dozen officers were sacked and barred from Thames Valley Police last year, new figures have shown. 

Data from the College of Policing shows that 1 officers were sacked and barred by the force in 2023-24, one more than the year before. 

Of these officers, five were dismissed and banned while service, with the other seven having already resigned. 

It brings the total number of officers kicked out of the force since 2018-19 up to 81. 

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In response, Thames Valley Police has said it "expects the highest possible standards from each and every member of our workforce."

A spokesperson said: "We have a culture in which colleagues are increasingly confident and empowered to proactively report any concerns of poor behaviour identified. Similarly, we encourage members of the public to report any complaint or conduct matters to the force.

"Our Thames Valle Police mission is for the force to be an excellent force, trusted by all our communities; we know how important it is that all our communities have trust and confidence in us.

"Our officers and staff have millions of positive contacts with the public each and every year and our HMICFRS inspection report highlighted that Thames Valley Police treats the public with fairness and respect, and has an ethical and inclusive culture, where our people are proud to work.

"Where there are concerns over poor behaviour, we will investigate, and remain committed to deal rigorously with any members of our workforce whose behaviours fall below the standards both we and the public expects."

Across England and Wales 593 officers were fired and barred, up 50 per cent from 394 a year earlier. 

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Among all police forces, dishonesty was the most common reason recorded for sacking, in 125 cases, while sexual offences or misconduct was recorded in 74.

Discriminatory behaviour was recorded in 71 cases, and unlawful access to or disclosure of information in 66.

Eighteen officers were sacked for being part of a discriminatory WhatsApp group, the same number for possessing indecent images of children, and 33 for abusing their position for a sexual purpose.

More than one reason can be cited as grounds for dismissal.

Assistant Chief Constable Tom Harding, director of operational standards at the College of Policing said: "It is of course, hugely disappointing to see the conduct of a number of officers falling far below the standard that we set for policing and which the public rightly expects.

"However, these figures show that we have effective, robust procedures in place to identify and deal with these officers swiftly, and to prevent them from holding future roles in within the police."

He said there was "nowhere to hide" for those who do not meet police standards, warning their behaviour erodes public trust.

"The service will continue working to ensure we attract the right people into policing, ensuring that those who fail to meet these high standards have no future in policing," he added.