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Police officer jailed for four years after requesting sex video of suspect
Ex-police officer Paul Street jailed for four years after asking colleague for female suspect's sex video to show 'the lads from footy'.
In brief
Ex-police officer Paul Street jailed for four years after asking colleague for female suspect's sex video to show 'the lads from footy'. Paul Street, a former police sergeant, was convicted of misconduct for requesting sexual videos of a suspect and bullying a detainee. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Paul Street's arrest
Ex-sergeant Paul Street, 41, was jailed for four years after bullying a 17-year-old detainee and requesting sexual videos from a female suspect.
“Paul Street had hit former Cambridge law student turned drug dealer Samuel Kayode with a baton in January 2:020”
Street's WhatsApp group
Street created a toxic WhatsApp group with 17 members where he bullied suspects and shared inappropriate messages.
“He had been a police sergeant in Cambridgeshire Constabulary leading a team tackling county lines drug dealing and organised crime”
Bullying detainee
Street bullied 17-year-old Robiul Islam during his arrest, calling him an 'absolute gobshite' and threatening to 'smash his face in'.
“Street sent the message: 'Smash his little head in'”
Sex video request
Street asked colleague PC Joshua Williams for sexual videos of a female suspect, saying he wanted to 'show the lads from footy'.
“PS Street replied: 'Nah just wanted to show the lads' followed by two laughing emojis”
Williams' punishment
PC Williams was jailed for 16 months after sharing sexual images of a female suspect without her consent.
“Williams admitted misconduct in public office and was sentenced to 16 months' imprisonment”
Street's defense
Street claimed he wanted to see the videos to reassure himself the suspect wasn't a victim of exploitative behavior.
“When he was interviewed about it, Street claimed he wanted to see the images to reassure himself the woman, who was released without charge, was not the victim of exploitative behaviour”
Street's team culture
Street fostered a culture of 'bragging and intolerance' towards suspects, using WhatsApp for inappropriate communication.
“He created a culture of bragging and intolerance towards suspects and that he demonstrated a zero tolerance attitude to anyone on his team who disagreed with his methods and sentiments”
Street's impact
Street's actions led to 11 other officers being investigated, with two resigning and one being dismissed for gross misconduct.
“Eleven other officers were investigated over their conduct arising from the 'toxic' culture Street had fostered”
Street's remorse
Street admitted his messages were 'poor' but claimed they were 'gallows humour' and part of team morale.
“He said he was 'absolutely sure' that his team would know messages like 'we need to bully this pr***' were a joke”
Street's video threat
Street filmed a threatening video for a detainee, saying he would 'go to your mum's house and rip it apart'.
“Hello, tiny c***, we meet again. Well we know who you are now. We're gonna go to your mum's house and rip it apart. F*** you”
Street's personal life
Street was stressed by a civil trial involving Tommy Robinson and had lost his wife and children.
“Having lost my wife and children and redoing my mortgage for my children I cannot lose my role on the impact team as well”
Judge's ruling
The judge called Street's actions 'appalling' and said the only appropriate sentences were immediate imprisonment.
“The judge said: 'In my judgment the only appropriate sentences in this case are ones of immediate imprisonment'”
Street's mental health
Street claimed his mental health struggles led him to act out, but he was not responsible for the team's misconduct.
“Street said he had also been stressed at the time by a civil trial involving Tommy Robinson which attracted national news coverage”
Public trust
The case exposed how police officers can abuse their position of trust and share private material without consent.
“Police officers are entrusted with significant powers and are expected to uphold the highest standards at all times”
Street's apology
Street apologized for his actions, saying he was 'absolutely sure' his team would understand the messages were jokes.
“Street said he was 'absolutely sure' that his team would know messages like 'we need to bully this pr***' were a joke and that they should act within lawful boundaries”
Street's impact on team
Street's leadership style created a toxic environment where junior officers felt unable to challenge his methods.
“PC Thomas Russell, who had just joined the Impact Team, reported the messages to a Chief Inspector”
The one thing
Paul Street, a former police sergeant, was convicted of misconduct for requesting sexual videos of a suspect and bullying a detainee.
