Misconduct hearing – Former PC Lewis McCracken

Background:  It is alleged that former PC 392 Lewis McCracken Breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour as set out in Schedule 2 of the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020, to the level of Gross Misconduct of listed below:

• Authority, Respect and Courtesy
• Discreditable Conduct

Between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021, Former PC McCracken is alleged to have behaved in a manner likely to bring discredit upon the police service by engaging in non-consensual sexual touching of a female.

During the same period, Former PC McCracken is alleged to have acted without integrity and in a manner likely to bring discredit upon the police service by asserting to the female that, due to his position as a police officer, any report made against him would not be believed.

Between 18 November 2022 and 19 November 2022, it is alleged that former PC McCracken engaged in non-consensual sexual activity involving a second female, conduct said to be discreditable to the police service.

Date: The Hearing will take place both in person and online, from 10am on Monday 2 November 2026 to Friday 6 November 2026 

Location: Lysander House, Station Road, Tempsford, SG19 2AX and online

Please attend punctually and announce your arrival within the reception area (virtually or in person), the proceedings will not be delayed to allow for late attendees and if you are late, you may not be given admittance.

Registration:

Any individual that wishes to attend a Hearing, either online or in person must apply to attend and agree to the Conditions of entry | Bedfordshire Police. If you do not register, you will not be given admittance.

You must register your interest to attend by no later than 3pm on Thursday 29 October 2026.