Accelerated Misconduct Hearing
Notice for Accelerated Misconduct Hearing to be held in public
Name of the former officer concerned: Paul Buffery
Date: 4/8/2026
Time: 10am
Location: West Mercia Police Headquarters. Hindlip Hall, Worcester WR3 8SP
Details: Paul Buffery is due to attend an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing for allegedly breaching the Standards of Professional Behaviour as set out in the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020 namely:
- Authority, Respect and Courtesy
- Equality and Diversity
- Discreditable Conduct
Allegations;
Whilst on duty he displayed inappropriate, unprofessional and derogatory speech, attitudes and behaviours. These included use of sexualised, offensive and discriminatory comments regarding both members of the public and police colleagues.