Father-Daughter Officers Resign Over Misconduct

A father-daughter duo, both former police officers in the West Midlands, exchanged highly offensive WhatsApp messages that mocked crime victims and insulted colleagues over a span of more than a year. The messages, described as 'vile' and 'repulsive', included derogatory slurs against individuals with disabilities and racist comments directed at black mental health staff. In disturbing exchanges, they casually discussed crime scenes, with the daughter asking if a murder victim was 'mangled' and her father responding with graphic details. Both officers resigned earlier this year before facing dismissal for their actions, which the misconduct panel characterized as gross misconduct due to deeply ingrained hostility and a lack of professionalism. The messages were sent between April 2020 and May 2021 and highlighted a troubling culture within the police force regarding respect for victims and colleagues. Despite the severity of their misconduct, neither has apologized for their behavior.