A police officer received a final written warning after being found guilty of gross misconduct.

PC McLauchlan, of Thames Valley Police Windsor and Maidenhead, was alleged to have acted inappropriately at a party on January 6, 2024.

The misconduct hearing found that she had breached the standards of professional behaviour, including authority, respect, courtesy, and discreditable conduct.

The party, attended by fellow officers, saw PC McLauchlan become "heavily intoxicated," leading to behaviour deemed "unacceptable, inappropriate, and unprofessional."

She was accused of kissing, hugging, and touching PC CS without consent, even after being told to stop.

She apologised to him the next day.

The constable was also said to have attempted to kiss PC JS on the lips without consent and kissed him several times on the cheek despite being told not to.

She allegedly tried to hug him as well.

She was asked to leave by PC B and was "rude" to the property owner, telling her to "shut up."

PC N was also kissed without consent, picked up by her bottom, and wrapped around with PC McLauchlan's legs.

This conduct was said to have made PC N feel uncomfortable.

She was further accused of kissing PC KM, grabbing her bottom, and groping her breasts.

This behaviour also made PC KM feel uncomfortable.

She reportedly picked up PC J, causing a glass or glasses to break.

Outside the property, she was recorded on a ring doorbell camera, shouting and screaming, and telling PC H: "I'm going to smash your face in."

Witnessed by non-police officers, this conduct was said to have brought discredit on Thames Valley Police and policing as a whole.

The panel found that these actions, if proven, amounted to gross misconduct.

The officer accepted the allegations and the evidence was relied upon without witnesses being called.

The panel found her behaviour to be "deliberate and offensive," caused by self-induced intoxication.

They did not consider her behaviour to be predatory but acknowledged that the officers involved may have perceived it as such.

They also did not find her conduct to be discriminatory or homophobic.

The panel noted the harm caused by her behaviour, particularly the distress to those at the party and the adverse effect on public confidence in the police.

Aggravating factors included her continued conduct despite attempts by other officers to stop her, multiple victims, and a threat of violence towards another officer.

However, the panel also considered her open and early admissions, genuine remorse, and early apologies.

As a result of the misconduct hearing, PC McLauchlan was given a final written warning for three years.