Former Superintendent Gary Davies had been suspended since July 2022, following several allegations about his conduct.
Claims included Davies engaging in inappropriate and misogynistic behaviour towards female colleagues between 2017 and 2020.
Today, the Chair of a Gross Misconduct Hearing found the conduct of former Superintendent Gary Davies breached the standards of professional behaviour, and he has been dismissed from Dyfed-Powys Police.
The 58-year old, from Bridgend, who joined the force in 2002 and was promoted to superintendent in 2019, was dismissed without notice.
He will now be added to the College of Policing Barred List, which will prevent him re-entering the police service.
Deputy Chief Constable Ifan Charles, the Appropriate Authority for complaints and misconduct in Dyfed-Powys Police, stated:
“Dyfed-Powys Police expects the highest standards of professional behaviour from its officers and staff, both on and off duty – and even more so for its senior leadership team.
“I apologise to the former and current staff and officers who were victimised by former Superintendent Gary Davies’s inappropriate behaviour and thank them for their courage in reporting his misconduct.
“We’ve heard the experiences of a number of colleagues and former colleagues over the past two weeks, the majority of whom are women who suffered from his misogynistic behaviour during the course of their duties.
“They are role models, and I thank them for the integrity and courage they have shown in this difficult and unacceptable situation.
“I appreciate this case is shocking, and it may cause concern to the workforce. I would like to reassure you that swift action was taken to suspend former Superintendent Gary Davies once allegations were made, and that the case has been treated with utmost seriousness.
“The outcome of today’s hearing is reflective of this approach, and I hope reassures the public that Dyfed-Powys Police will do all it can to maintain the high standards rightly expected of police officers and staff – particularly those in senior positions.
“As a force, we will use all of the tools available to us to ensure the efficient and swift manner of dismissing those who should no longer hold the office of constable.”
Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys, Dafydd Llywelyn said:
“The public rightly expects the highest standards from those who serve in policing. Former Superintendent Gary Davies actions fell short of these expectations, and their dismissal reflects our commitment to integrity, professionalism, and public trust. There is no place in Dyfed-Powys Police for those who undermine these values.
“I would like to thank current and former staff and officers who came forward to report this misconduct. I appreciate that this must have been incredibly difficult, but their courage has been vital in ensuring accountability and upholding the standards the public deserve.”
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