Alan was suspended after his conviction of assault GBH a schedule 1 offence which is a lot more serious than a slap in the face case of assault
Alan was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment suspended for 5 years
There is a note on the charge sheet from the magistrate that “he isn’t declared fit to possess a firearm”
Following the Community Police Forum Constitution paragraph 15 ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE 15.3; “No person with a criminal or previous conviction will be elected as an office bearer”
Alan has said he is appealing the sentence, and feels we should wait, but we are faced with the fact that the sentence is not subject to the appeal it is already recorded as a criminal conviction and in the public domain.
The Exco together with the Station Commander took the decision to suspend Alan according to the constitution, we can’t change it.
It is sad because Alan had been dedicated and actively involved in patrolling the area for a number of years.
Regards
John Preller
Chairman Community Police Forum
Related: Alan Mounter
