EX-COP ALAN BUTLER JAILED FOR ABUSING TRUST AND RELATIONSHIPS IN NUNEATON
Alan Butler, aged 64, a former Nuneaton CID officer, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty of misconduct in public office.Warwickshire Police reported that Butler abused his position and let down the public he was meant to serve.
He entered into a relationship with a woman in 2015 while investigating her case, where she was the victim.
Additionally, he attempted to form a relationship with another victim in 2017.
Superintendent Daf Goddard, head of Warwickshire Police Professional Standards Department, commented: "Butler abused his privileged position to exploit these vulnerable women and in doing so, abused trust and let down the public he was meant to be serving.
This behaviour will not be tolerated.
I would like to offer my assurances that Warwickshire Police take misconduct seriously; we investigate thoroughly and will bring offenders to justice.
We welcome the custodial sentence from the courts that reflects the grave nature of the offence committed."
