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The disgraced constable resigned after being caught with content showing sexual abuse on his mobile phone.
Commissioner Peter O’Doherty, who chaired a gross misconduct hearing, said the offences were “serious”, that the officer had damaged the force’s “legitimacy” and “failed to protect the most vulnerable” in society.
But following mitigation from Officer A’s solicitors, he granted an order that his name be withheld from the public.
A spokesman told the Standard: “A development in the former officer’s health was presented by their legal representation.
“Following careful consideration, the chair took the decision to grant anonymity based on police conduct regulations.”
Colleagues in the Metropolitan Police investigated the policeman who pleaded guilty to possession of indecent images of children in September 2024.
He was sentenced to a community rehabilitation order and made subject of a sex offenders register notification requirement. Officer A then quit his job in the Square Mile.
O’Doherty said: “Police officers are required to uphold the law and maintain the highest standards of behaviour, both on and off duty.
“Former Officer A has failed to protect the safety of the most vulnerable of society, who are the very people that we are here to protect, thereby damaging the legitimacy of the City of London Police.”
Finding he breached standards of professional behaviour relating to discreditable conduct, O’Doherty added he would have been dismissed without notice if still serving and placed him on the College of Policing’s barred list.
Chief Superintendent Sanjay Andersen, head of professionalism and trust, added: “The nature of this crime has no place in society. Our thoughts are and will always be with the victims of abuse.
“Our police officers and staff work tirelessly to uphold the professional standards we expect. The officer pleaded guilty to crimes that fall far below those expectations.
“The officer was suspended immediately when we were notified of the arrest.”
