A police sergeant's behaviour has been branded as "appalling" after he was barred from the force for making racist, homophobic and ableist comments.
The court heard that on September 22, while on duty as a custody officer at Eastbourne custody suite, PS Walker made comments which the hearing chair, Chief Constable Jo Shiner, described as “offensive and gravely unprofessional”.
The hearing was in relation to five allegations, all of which PS Walker had accepted.
Detective Chief Superintendent Miles Ockwell condemned Walker's actions, stating he had been "rightly dismissed".
He said: “The language and views expressed by this officer were truly appalling and entirely at odds with our culture of inclusivity within Sussex Police.
“We took action as soon as this information came to light and Sergeant Walker was removed from the workplace immediately.
“While Sergeant Walker’s behaviour is everything we stand against in Sussex Police, I am heartened that his views were rejected by his colleagues, who reported the matter to our Professional Standards Department.
“Tackling discriminatory behaviour relies on upstanding colleagues having the courage to call out unacceptable language and behaviour. When this happens, we will take action.
"Sergeant Walker has rightly been dismissed.”
Reflecting on the findings, CC Shiner described Walker's conduct and behaviour as "abhorrent".
She said: “PS Walker used highly discriminatory language, an insulting way to talk about members of the public and colleagues which is not acceptable in the force.
“The proven conduct is appalling and entirely unacceptable.”
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