South Yorkshire PC slept while carrying loaded guns – hearing

Members were told there had been no possibility of either weapon being discharged accidentally as safety mechanisms were in place.

PC Sagir, who the panel was told had also fallen asleep on two separate training days, said he recognised he should not sleep on duty and should not attend for duty if he was not fit to do so.

Giving him a written warning, the panel accepted his actions had been unintentional and had not borne any consequences.

Their report added: “He readily acknowledges his error and has admitted the allegations.

“He has shown remorse for his conduct and genuine insight.”

In a separate matter considered by the panel, it was alleged that PC Sagir had behaved in an inappropriate or sexually harassing way towards colleagues.

The panel found that those allegations were not proved and dismissed them.

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