Notice for misconduct hearing for Former PC Thomas Fance

Name of officer: Former PC Thomas Fance

Date of hearing: Tuesday 15 September to Friday 18 September 2026

Location of hearing: Remotely via MS Teams

Details of hearing:

The hearing will be chaired by ACC Glen Pavelin.

The officer’s conduct is alleged to have breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour (SPB) in the areas of:

• Honesty and Integrity

• Orders and Instructions

• Discreditable Conduct

It is alleged that former PC Fance engaged in a pattern of abusive, controlling and violent behaviour towards Witness A over an extended period, including incidents of physical violence and the use of degrading language. It is further alleged that he improperly accessed and disclosed police information, breached bail conditions and attempted to influence Witness A’s account to police. The Appropriate Authority submit that if proven the conduct would amount to gross misconduct.

Applications to attend will close at 12pm on Friday 11 September 2026.

No one will be permitted to attend without prior acceptance of their application by the chair.

Applicants will be notified regarding their application by 5pm on Monday 14 September 2026.

Please ensure that you have read the conditions of entry prior to booking.

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