RICHARD BRACEY FROM BIRMINGHAM FOUND GUILTY OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT IN 2020 INCIDENT

A former police officer based in Birmingham has been officially convicted of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct following an incident that took place in the year 2020. Richard Bracey, who was responding to a report of domestic abuse at the time, encountered a woman and subsequently engaged in a series of inappropriate and sexually charged conversations with her.

According to the findings released by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), Mr. Bracey exchanged over 100 messages with the woman over a period of ten days after their initial meeting. These messages included content of a sexual nature, some of which were sent while he was on duty, raising serious concerns about his professionalism and conduct.

The relationship between the two individuals escalated to the point where they spent the night together on one occasion. Despite being aware that his behavior was inappropriate and wrong, Mr. Bracey discussed his conduct with the woman, indicating some level of awareness of the misconduct. However, during the investigation, he refused to provide a statement, which further complicated the inquiry.

In June, prior to the disciplinary hearing, Mr. Bracey resigned from his position as a police officer. His resignation effectively barred him from rejoining the police force in the future. The IOPC highlighted that such behavior by law enforcement officers can significantly undermine public trust and confidence, especially when directed towards vulnerable individuals.

The disciplinary panel concluded that Mr. Bracey was fully aware that his actions were wrong and that his conduct warranted classification as a 'Sexual Abuser.' This case underscores the importance of accountability within police ranks and the ongoing need to protect the public from misconduct by those sworn to serve and protect.