Gross Misconduct Hearing – Police Constables PC 8326 Jessica Phillips & PC 6931 Kayla Pugh
South Wales Police will hold a Gross Misconduct Hearing commencing on Monday 9th November to Wednesday 11th November 2026 at Waterton Technology Centre, Bridgend, Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend, CF31 3WT.
The hearing will be chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Thomas Williams.
The officers subject of this hearing are Police Constables 8326 Jessica Phillips and 6931 Kayla Pugh who are accused of breaching the following standard of professional behaviour:
Standard 1- Honesty and Integrity
Police officers are honest act with integrity and do not compromise or abuse their position.
Standard 5 – Orders and Instructions
Police Officers only give and carry out lawful order and instructions. Police officers abide by police regulations force policies and lawful orders.
Standard 6 – Duties and Responsibilities
Police officers are diligent in their exercise of their duties and responsibilities.
Standard 9 - Discreditable Conduct
Police officers do not behave in a manner that discredits the police service or undermines public confidence, whether on or off duty.
The allegations relate to the officer’s failure to follow Force procedure to take positive action to safeguard a vulnerable victim and reduce or remove a threat and prevent harm.