Ex-PC Ryan Busby, 25, was convicted of four counts of sexual assault by touching against four women while he was at a social event.
He pleaded guilty to the offences at Guildford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 8, and is due to be sentenced at Staines’ Magistrates’ Court on September 29.
Busby had been suspended from duty and resigned from the force on August 19.
At an accelerated misconduct hearing presided over by Assistant Chief Constable Rosie Ross on Thursday, August 21, it was found Busby’s behaviour amounted to gross misconduct as a breach of professional standards relating to discreditable conduct and authority, respect and courtesy.
He would have been dismissed without notice had he not already resigned. Busby will also be placed on the police barred list.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Gillies, of Sussex Police’s Professional Standards Department said: “Police officers must uphold exceptionally high standards both on and off duty.
“Not only did Ryan Busby’s behaviour fall far below what we and the public expect, it amounted to criminal offending. He has rightly been prohibited from serving as a police officer again.
“The public expect and deserve a police service filled with exemplary officers, and we will continue to take robust action against any who fall below the standards expected, while fostering a culture built on positive values and ethics.”
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