Caitlin Howarth of the West Yorkshire Police was suspended for an affair with Daniel Greenwood
The alleged affair was discovered during an inquiry into the younger officer’s suspected involvement with a drug kingpin, and as a result, both police were suspended.
A British rookie police officer has been placed on administrative leave (suspended) due to allegations of having an affair with a married supervisor and ties to the drug trade.
Who is Caitlin Howarth of West Yorkshire Police suspended for affair with Daniel Greenwood as her photos go viral on Instagram
PC Caitlin Howarth, aged 21 at the time, was suspended from West Yorkshire Police in November 2021 after being accused of having an affair with her commanding officer Chief Superintendent Daniel Greenwood.https://t.co/UnmekXOStR
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Howarth’s purported affiliation with a drug lord exposed the cop duo
In the Bradford District of West Yorkshire Police When rumors of a suspected affair between PC Caitlin Howarth, 24, and Chief Superintendent Daniel Greenwood surfaced, she was placed on administrative leave. According to reports, the incident allegedly occurred while she was 21 and he was 38, due to which he was also suspended.
That being said, the apparent affair between the two cops was only discovered during an investigation into Howarth’s purported affiliation with a drug lord. “Notifiable association with criminal connections” prompted an investigation into her.
Howarth and Greenwood have been suspended.
Howarth has over 10,000 Instagram followers and, according to MailOnline, frequently shares photos of her, whereas Chief Superintendent Greenwood is a family man and has almost 20 years of law enforcement experience. The Chief Superintendent earns around £87,000 annually, and he was placed on paid leave of absence. Chief Supt. Greenwood was Bradford District Commander at the time of his suspension.
Rumours circulated among officers in Bradford and Leeds, according to a MailOnline source, and the officer stepping up to cover for him during the suspension was forced to send out an email to staff members. Suella Braverman, the former home secretary, warned of “automatic dismissal” and indicated last year that officers who failed to uphold high standards would face harsher disciplinary actions.
Official statement
Chief Superintendent Greenwood was still suspended and had been served with proceedings under police conduct laws, according to West Yorkshire Police, which confirmed this week. PC Caitlin Howarth, 24, was charged yesterday, Thursday, according to the Force, following a different accusation that she was in a romantic relationship with someone connected to criminal activity.
According to a police spokesman, the officer has been served with proceedings under the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020. The officer’s suspension from duty is still in effect while the case is pending. On March 7, the cop is scheduled to appear in York Magistrates Court. PC Howarth’s assignment has been suspended.