Accelerated misconduct hearing outcome
Accelerated hearing outcome
Officer concerned: Police Constable 40635 Jake Mullarkey
Date of hearing: 4 August 2026
Summary
PC Mullarkey appeared before the Sussex (Central) Magistrates Court on June 24 2026 and was convicted of a criminal offence, namely stalking (without fear/alarm/distress) contrary to 2a(1) Protection From Harassment Act 1997.
Decision
The Chair of the proceedings, ACC Peter Gardner, determined that the allegations were proven at the level of Gross Misconduct and that the Standards of Professional Behaviour had been breached, namely in respect of Discreditable Conduct,.
PC Mullarkey was dismissed without notice and has been added to the Barred List held by the College of Policing.