Mark Webster – 2022 Statement on Behaviour of PC Amelia Shearer

The statement made by Mark Webster, the Chief Constable of Cleveland Police, on 25 August 2022.

Officers must adhere to the highest standards of behaviour and exemplify our values, whether on or off duty. The actions of this officer [Amelia Shearer] are incompatible with my expectations for those who serve in Cleveland and out of keeping with their role, which other officers uphold with pride and integrity.

Cleveland police’s department of standards and ethics prepare evidence for misconduct hearings. Evidence is heard and a determination made by a panel chaired by an independent, legally qualified chair.

The misconduct process is in place to protect our standards and ensure public confidence in policing so we are concerned by the outcome determined at yesterday’s hearing. We are now considering the legal options available to us.