Cleveland Police officer faces hearing over colleague relationship
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The officer was convicted of committing a crime in December 2020, but the force did not give details
A senior police officer accused of having a relationship with a junior colleague and sharing a "crass" photo is facing a misconduct hearing.
The unnamed Cleveland Police officer is facing four charges at a gross misconduct hearing on 4 April.
The officer is also accused of sending a photo of confidential police information to a relative.
Cleveland Police said the officer had been convicted of a crime in December 2020, but did not give details.
In a statement the force said the officer was accused of conducting a personal relationship with a junior officer while in a supervisory position and failing to disclose it.
It also said the officer was accused of forwarding a personal image of a junior colleague, identifying them as an officer and making crass, inappropriate and disrespectful comments in breach of standards of professional behaviour.
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