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Sent: 31 July 2017 14:14
To: lorraine32@blueyonder.co.uk
Subject: Our meeting today.
Good Afternoon Lorraine,
I hope this email finds you well.
Further to our meeting last month I have written to PC G to give him the
opportunity to participate in the re‐investigation, I await his reply. When and if he
replies I shall of course let you know.
Regarding a CPS referral, having reviewed the evidence I am currently of the view
that such a referral should be left to the determination of our Appropriate
Authority ( A.A. ‐ senior officer who reviews my report) upon the conclusion of the
investigation. As it stands, I see nothing to prohibit such a referral, should the A.A.
think it appropriate.
As you know, should the A.A. elect not to refer the matter to the CPS, you would of
course have a right of appeal to the IPCC along those lines.
If you have any questions for me please do let me know.
Kind regards
Jamie Newman | Serious Misconduct Investigation Unit (SMIU) | Directorate of
Professional Standards |
MetPhone 786675 | Telephone 0207 161 6675 | Email
Jamie.newman@met.pnn.police.uk
Address Empress State Building, 22nd Floor, Lillie Road, London, SW6 1TR
'Setting the bar and upholding standards without fear or favour’
From: Newman Jamie M ‐ HQ Directorate of Professional Standards
Sent: 30 June 2017 17:23
To: 'Lorraine Cordell' <lorraine32@blueyonder.co.uk>
Subject: Our meeting today.
Good Afternoon Lorraine,
Thank you for taking the team to meet with this afternoon, I found our meeting
very useful in enabling me to better understand your complaint.
To confirm, the first thing I shall consider is a referral to the CPS. I shall begin by
examining what consideration was given to such a referral by the previous
investigator, Jeannette Riley.
Under the legislation that governs police complaints it is possible to seek guidance
from the CPS where there is an indication that a criminal offence may have been
committed, it is this test that I shall apply.
Leaving the CPS issue aside for a moment and the possibility of criminal charges, I
acknowledge your request to have sight of the PC Geoghegan’s MG11 and
notebook. Such a disclosure can be made under Schedule 3 of the Police Reform
Act 2002. I shall revisit this request once the possibility of a CPS referral has been
addressed. However, I fully intend to comply with such a request, subject to
necessary redactions.
Going forward, In addition the your original points of complaint I shall also attempt
to provide a clear explanation for the issues surrounding the misconduct meeting
occurring before you had the opportunity to appeal to the IPCC. As I stated to you
earlier today, the MPS can only apologise for this oversight.
Additionally, as agreed, if you could send me Dean’s details, or forward mine to
him, that would be very much appreciated.
Of course, I’ll keep you updated every step of the away.
If you’ve any questions in the meantime please do get in touch.
Kind regards
Jamie Newman | Serious Misconduct Investigation Unit (SMIU) | Directorate of
Professional Standards |
MetPhone 786675 | Telephone 0207 161 6675 | Email

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