Hearing outcome for former PC Highley

October 2026 - Accelerated Misconduct Hearing - Notification of Outcome

Name of Officer: Former PC Simon Highley
Date of Hearing: 1/10/2026
Venue: Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, CW7 2UA

Conduct that is the subject matter of the case:

At an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing held on 1st October 2026, the following allegations contrary to the Standards of Professional Behaviour were considered:

Allegation;

It is alleged in July 2025 and further date unknown, Former PC Highley shared sensitive and confidential police information with XXXX using his personal and work mobile phone and it was shared without a policing purpose.

It is alleged that Former PC Highley breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Orders and Instructions, Confidentiality and Discreditable Conduct

Contrary to paragraphs 5,7 & 9 of Schedule 2 of the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020.

Allegation;

It is alleged former PC Highley has been in possession of and in some instances shared sensitive and confidential police information including images and video clips using his personal mobile phone without a policing purpose.

It is alleged that Former PC Highley has breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in respect of Orders and Instruction, Confidentiality and Discreditable Conduct

Contrary to paragraphs 5, 7, & 9 of Schedule 2 of the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020.

Outcome:

I have considered the potential outcomes available to me under Regulation 62. I consider that dismissal without notice is the most appropriate sanction in this case had Former Police Constable Simon Highley not previously resigned. As a result, Former Police Constable Simon Highley shall be placed on the Barred List, that will prevent his re-entry into the profession.