Misconduct Hearing

Background

• PC 2831 Matt Knowles (Hertfordshire Constabulary)
• PC 164 Dean Pallett (Bedfordshire Police)
• Former PC 6240 Mark Paruit (Bedfordshire Police)
• Former PC 6348 Michael Gibbs (Bedfordshire Police)
• Former PC 6294 Matthew Taylor (Bedfordshire Police)

It is alleged that the above officers have 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
• Equality and Diversity
• Orders and Instructions
• Discreditable Conduct
• Challenging and Reporting Improper Conduct

It is alleged that between December 2018 and May 2020 the officers were members of groups, in which messages, images and videos were shared that were sexualised, misogynistic, homophobic, racist, ableist, transphobic, concerned sexual orientation and/or otherwise discreditable.

Hearing Details

The Hearing will take place on:
• Monday 16 November 2026
• Tuesday 17 November 2026
• Wednesday 18 November 2026
• Friday 20 November 2026

The Hearing will take place In Person only

Start Time: 10am

Location: The location at which the hearing will take place at Lysander House, Station Road, Tempsford, SG19 2AX

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 on-line (if available) 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 Friday, 13 November 2026 at 2pm.