A misconduct listening to on Monday September 18 discovered PC Samantha Edwards, who was connected to the North Space Fundamental Command Unit, had breached the Requirements of Skilled Behaviour in relation to discreditable conduct and health for obligation.
The Met stated PC Edwards was topic to a with-cause medication take a look at in January and a constructive end result for cocaine and hashish was returned.
Assistant Commissioner Barbara Grey discovered the officer had dedicated gross misconduct in relation to the allegations and PC Edwards was dismissed with out discover.
Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, commander for policing in Enfield and Haringey,stated: “It’s disappointing that any officer considers drug use acceptable, whether or not they’re on or off obligation.
“As law enforcement officials we have now an obligation to offer the general public with the very best service potential and that customary can’t be met by anybody beneath the affect of medication.
“Any officer suspected of unlawful drug use can be examined, and the place acceptable, held accountable.”
PC Edwards will now be positioned on the School of Policing barred checklist that means she can’t function a police officer or in quite a lot of different associated roles sooner or later.