A policeman who allegedly socialised at a cafe when he was supposed to be working is facing punishment.
Thames Valley Police's detective constable Matthew Roberts is to be brought before a public misconduct hearing on October 26 for five days.
It has been alleged that Mr Roberts used a van intended for an operation to drive a colleague to a private appointment.
The force also claims he failed to remain close to the van as instructed by a colleague, socialised at a café when he should have been operationally deployable and did actions which "potentially undermine a policing operation".
What's more, he is also claimed to have given a "complete and untruthful account" to supervisors
As a result of this conduct it is alleged that the serving policeman breached the standards of professional behaviour for honesty and integrity, duties and responsibilities, orders and instructions and discreditable conduct
The force said: "Due to the contextual background to the allegations, the chair further to an application by the AA has made preliminary directions concerning the following:
"One of the witnesses in the case will be anonymised and referred to as PC A throughout the proceedings
"The evidence of the officer subject of the proceedings – DC Roberts and PC A will be conducted in private
"The chair directs that if any person entitled to do so wishes to make representations concerning the preliminary directions, these are received in writing not later than 21st October 2026."
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