Former Sussex Police officer charged with misconduct in a public office
David Rolls, known as Will, is accused of abusing his position of trust and responsibility to a woman known to him
Last updated 24th Aug 2023
A former Sussex Police officer has been charged with misconduct in a public office.
46-year-old David Rolls, known as Will, is alleged to have abused his position of trust and responsibility to a woman known to him whilst he served as an officer in the West Sussex division between 1 January 2016 and 1 March 2018.
The allegation was referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct, who directed a local investigation by the Professional Standards Department be started.
Mr Rolls resigned as a Detective Chief Inspector in March this year.
He'll next appear before Brighton Magistrates Court on 14 September.
Sussex Police say they'll also consider misconduct proceedings after criminal proceedings have ended.
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