Outcome notice for PC James Martin

Officer concerned: PC James Martin

Date: 21 September, 2026

Summary of allegations

1. It was alleged that PC Martin misused police systems to conduct research in connection with a member of the public who had made a complaint.
2. It was also alleged that PC Martin failed to act upon evidence regarding the wrongful arrest of a member of the public, resulting in the person being detained for almost two hours.
3. The officer was also alleged to have failed to mention the evidence he was in possession of on two separate occasions, when making statements in relation to this incident.

Outcome

The panel concluded that allegation one was not proven.

With regards to allegation two, the panel concluded that the officer did fail to act upon evidence regarding the wrongful arrest, however they did not find that this impacted on the length of time the member of the public was in custody for.

For allegation three, the panel ruled that the officer did fail to mention evidence regarding text messages when making a second statement, but the allegations relating to a telephone call and first statement were not proven.

The panel ruled that the failure to act was a breach in the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Integrity and Discreditable Conduct.

Sanction

The officer received a written warning for 18 months.