Police sergeant dismissed without notice after misconduct hearing

A serving Met officer has been dismissed without notice after he was found to have behaved inappropriately with an officer to influence a sexual relationship with her.

Police Sergeant Lee Juniper, assigned to Central West Command Unit, attended a two-day misconduct hearing which began on Wednesday, 17 April.

After hearing all of the evidence, it was found proven that he breached the standards of professional behaviour in respect of: authority, respect and courtesy at the level of misconduct, honesty and integrity at the level of gross misconduct, and discreditable conduct at the level of gross misconduct

Superintendent Alan Duncan, from Central West Headquarters, said: “Former PS Juniper abused his position as the officer’s line manager and failed to follow appropriate policies regarding relationships between colleagues. It is clear that former PS Juniper’s behaviour was completely inappropriate and the messages he sent to the female officer completely blurred the lines of personal and professional conduct. All officers know there is really clear guidance for relationships at work.”

Former PS Juniper will now be added to the Barred List held by the College of Policing. Those appearing on the list cannot be employed by police, local policing bodies (PCCs), the Independent Office for Police Conduct or His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.