A policewoman who made up a story about transphobia in the workplace during a job interview for a promotion has been found guilty of gross misconduct.
Disgraced Sergeant Sarah Srivastava was given a final written warning after she lied that colleagues had discriminated against a transgender officer and that she had stepped in to challenge their behaviour.
During the misconduct hearing, the counsel for the West Midlands Police condemned Srivastava for bringing ‘discredit to the police service’ and for undermining ‘public confidence’ in the force.
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not sacking her.
