Public Misconduct Hearing – Former Police Constable James Wood

A public misconduct hearing will take place in connection with a former Thames Valley Police Constable commencing on Thursday 2 July 2026 at 10am and is scheduled for 2 days.

The hearing will take place at Thames Valley Police Headquarters in Kidlington, Oxfordshire before a panel chaired by ACC Dennis Murray.

Former Police Constable Wood faces allegations whereby it is alleged that on various occasions during the course of his training which began in October 2023, he made comments or behaved in a manner which were offensive in that he was racist and / or discriminatory.

It is alleged that Former Police Constable Wood breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour in relation to Authority, Respect and Courtesy, Equality and Diversity and Discreditable Conduct.

The Appropriate Authority allege that if these allegations are proven, the conduct would amount to gross misconduct for which dismissal had the officer remained serving would be justified. 

This is a public hearing and available space will limit numbers of people attending to six people, including members of the media.  If you wish to attend you will be required to pre-register by completing the relevant form using the link below: 

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Anyone who has not pre-registered by midday on Monday 29 June 2026 will not be allowed in the hearing.

As a condition of attendance you will be required to comply with the following:

• You must produce valid identification, (which will only be use to confirm your identity and will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulations),
• You will be restricted on what can be brought into the hearing room or on to the premises where the hearing is to be held, for the purposes of security,
• You and your property may be subject to a search for the purposes of security,
• The Chair will identify any reporting restrictions that members of the public or the media must adhere to in order to be granted access to the hearing,
• The taking of pictures, video or audio recording is forbidden within the hearing room, or within the force headquarters building,
• The use of social media and/or live streaming is forbidden within the hearing room, or within the force headquarters building,
• Members of the public and press are requested to remain silent at all times whilst the hearing is in session. No-one attending the public hearing shall either intervene in or interrupt the running of the hearing,
• Should anyone breach these conditions of entry, or any of the conditions set by the hearing chair they will be asked to leave and will be escorted from the premises. The person may also be excluded from any future hearings.

Please note that there are no parking or refreshment facilities available at police headquarters.

The officer was a student in 22 week period of training prior to his resignation.