Chief reassures public after Telford speed camera worker sacked
West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner has said he hopes the swift action taken to deal with a police worker who made up a speeding patrol gives the communities "confidence".
Last week it was revealed the man was dismissed after going before an assistant chief constable sitting on a disciplinary panel.
He was a civilian member of West Mercia Police’s camera enforcement team based in Telford and stood accused of claiming to have gone out on a patrol when he had not.
The offence happened in the town in June, when the team were carrying out routine patrols to ensure motorists stuck to the speed limit.
The worker, who has not been named by the force, is believed to have falsified a statement to look as if he had been observing vehicles and taking down details of their speed. It was later discovered that the data he had submitted had been made up.
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said the police has "transparent processes" to handle such matters.
He said: “I am reassured that West Mercia Police has clear, transparent processes to handle matters such as these. Equally, I hope this case also gives our communities confidence, knowing that their police force expects and upholds high standards of professional integrity.”
The worker involved has an option to appeal the decision.
It is believed no speeding tickets were sent as a result of his actions.
