Police officer dismissed after sending 'unwanted and inappropriate' messages to colleague

NewsMidlands NewsStaffordshire PolicePC David Maggs also touched a colleague whilst off duty13:44, 16 Jul 2026Updated 13:52, 16 Jul 2026A police officer has been barred from the profession after he sent a colleague unwanted and inappropriate messages.‌PC David Maggs, formerly of Staffordshire Police, also touched a colleague whilst off duty.‌A four-day gross misconduct hearing heard that Maggs had breached the standards of authority, respect and courtesy and discreditable conduct..‌READ MORE: Serious disorder erupts in Walsall as man rushed to hospital with head injuriesThe hearing, which concluded on Friday, July 10, found that Maggs had breached the standards of authority, respect and courtesy and discreditable conduct.He has been placed on the College of Policing’s Barred List, which pr