AN EX-Dorset Police special constable is facing misconduct charges following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Charlotte Griffiths, aged 29, is due to appear before Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday, August 16, to face charges of misconduct in public office (MIPO) for allegedly sharing sensitive policing information without authority and unauthorised access to police systems.

She is also charged with one offence contrary to Section 1 of the Computer Misuse Act 1990.

IOPC began an investigation after Dorset Police made a referral in April 2022 about her conduct.

The alleged offences were discovered following an IOPC investigation into another Dorset Police employee, when evidence was obtained relating to the use of inappropriate WhatsApp messages.

The alleged offences took place between May and September 2020. After IOPC’s investigation concluded in August 2023, it referred a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service who then authorised the charges.

IOPC has been advised that Griffiths resigned from her role with the force in June 2022.

Another former Dorset Police officer, Jade Havard, is also due to appear at Poole Magistrates' Court on Friday.

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