Ex-Detective Sergeant Seb Day, 39, who was based at Brighton and Hove division, sexually harassed a member of female police staff by sending sexually suggestive text messages while on and off duty on April 23, 2021.
He was the subject of a misconduct hearing on Monday, September 15, at Sussex Police Headquarters in Lewes.
The allegation amounted to a breach of the standards of professional behaviour relating to authority, respect and courtesy and discreditable conduct.
He was suspended once the allegations were reported and an investigation commenced. He resigned in November 2022.
The panel found the allegation of sexual harassment proven and that this amounted to gross misconduct.
He would have been dismissed had he not resigned from the force and he will now be added to the College of Policing Barred list which will prevent a return to policing.
Detective Superintendent Andy Wolstenholme, deputy head of the force Professional Standards Department, said: “Whether on or off duty, police officers must behave in a manner that doesn’t discredit the police service or undermine the confidence of the public in our officers.
“All staff are aware of appropriate professional boundaries and the serious consequences when there is any abuse of their position.”
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