Gross misconduct hearing outcome - PC Robinson and PC Wilkins
In accordance with the Police Conduct Regulations we are required to publish the following information –
A gross misconduct disciplinary hearing was held by Northamptonshire Police at Force Headquarters on Monday, October 19, 2026, in relation to Constables PC P1056 Mark Robinson and Former PC P0729 Bethany Wilkins.
It was alleged that the officers concerned were in a relationship during the period of time in which PC Robinson was tutoring PC Wilkins and when asked about such they lied.
It was alleged that the officers concerned breached the standards of professional behaviour relating to:
- Honesty and integrity
PC Robinson was alleged to have further breached the standards of professional behaviour relating to:
- Duties and responsibilities
Former DC Wilkins had resigned from Northamptonshire Police prior to the hearing being held, and did not attend the hearing.
PC Robinson attended the hearing and resigned before its conclusion.
The panel considered the available evidence and found the matter proved as Gross Misconduct.
The panel determined that, had the officers still been serving Police Officers, they would have been dismissed without notice noting “There is no place for such behaviour in policing.
"Honesty and integrity underpin everything the public rightly expect from the police officers who serve and protect them. Dishonesty is fundamentally incompatible with every aspect of the role required of all officers.
"Both Officers failed to meet the high standards rightfully expected of them by the public by virtue of their conduct in this case.”