PC 761 Clive Warncken
Time/Date of hearing
10.00hrs - Friday 21 February 2025
The location at which the hearing will take place
Martin Brace Room,
Hertfordshire Constabulary HQ
Stanborough Road
Welwyn Garden City
Herts
Please attend punctually and announce your arrival at reception, the proceedings will not be delayed to allow for late attendees.
The conduct that is the subject matter of the case
It is alleged that PC Warncken has breached the following Standards of Professional Behaviour as set out in Schedule 2 of the Police Conduct Regulations 2020.
- Authority, Respect & Courtesy
- Use of Force
- Honesty & Integrity
- Discreditable Conduct
It is alleged that 28 February 2024 whilst off-duty and in plain clothes PC Warncken abused his authority and powers in that he stopped a motor vehicle being driven by a member of the public when he had no lawful authority to do so.
On 28 February 2024 whilst off-duty failed to act with self-control and tolerance in that he
- Displayed his warrant card without there being a lawful policing purpose
- Pulled open the driver’s door of the vehicle he had caused to stop
- Attempted to aggressively grab the keys
- Grabbed the wrists of the female driver within the vehicle causing injury
It is alleged that PC Warncken used force that was unnecessary, disproportionate and unreasonable in all the circumstances.
It is alleged that on 10 April 2024 PC Warncken failed to act with honesty and integrity in that he gave an account in interview which he knew or believed to be false.
It is alleged that PC Warncken has behaved in a manner which discredits Hertfordshire Constabulary or undermines confidence it.
The hearing is to be held in public, however part of the hearing may be held in private, therefore members of the public may be directed to leave the hearing during these times by the Chair.
Due to capacity the venue is limited to a set number of members of public or media who may attend in person. These seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The taking of photographs and the use of any recording equipment or live streaming during the hearing is prohibited, this is online or in person.
Online Attendees
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The online attendee will introduce themselves as an attendee to the hearing organiser who will confirm against their registration. The camera and microphone function will then be disabled by the hearing organiser.
The online attendee is not to participate in the hearing, and this includes raising of the hand or any written comments.
The online attendee is an observer.
Anyone in breach of any of these conditions will be removed immediately and risk being barred from future hearings.
It is expected that the findings of the panel will be published on the Force website after the conclusion of the hearing.
The email address to register interest is: public hearings.
Any interest in attending online or in person should be made no later than 4pm on Thursday 20 February 2025.