A detective is accused of accessing confidential information about four people using police computers without proper reason to do so.
Cleveland Police Detective Constable Richard Crallan is accused of searching the force’s computer system and viewing confidential information about four people, known as persons A, B, D and E.
The searches are said to have taken place between January 27, 2020 and November 15 the following year.
It is also alleged DC Crallan, collar number 1984, had no proper policing purpose for carrying out the searches or accessing confidential records.
He is accused of breaching the professional standards for police officers, specifically those of honesty and integrity, confidentiality, orders and instructions, and/or discreditable conduct.
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If the allegations are proven, it is contented his actions would amount to gross misconduct. If he is found guilty of gross misconduct, then DC Crallan could be dismissed from the force before Christmas.
The detective will appear before a public misconduct hearing at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough on December 18.
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