A former West Midlands Police officer has been found to have committed gross misconduct after ‘creepy’ and inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues while stationed in the Black Country. PC Robin White exhibited a pattern of unwelcome sexual behaviour, including sucking a junior colleague’s finger and making inappropriate comments about another’s body, according to a recent misconduct hearing.
During his time at Bloxwich Police Station, White engaged in troubling conduct towards two junior female officers known only as Witness A and Witness B. The hearing revealed that in late April 2024, White grabbed Witness A’s finger and sucked it in the briefing room before laughing. Subsequent incidents included White discussing buying a handbag for Witness B with money from an expected payout and implying she owed him favours in return, referencing a local red light district.
Just days later, White asked Witness B when they would “get our hot naked bodies together” in the station’s refreshment room. Furthermore, he kissed both women on the head multiple times, which one described as “a bit weird.” Although the women viewed the behaviour as unsettling and odd rather than overtly sexual, the panel concluded his actions constituted a subtle form of harassment driven by sexual motives, abusing his seniority over much younger and less experienced officers.
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The panel’s report, chaired by Debra Tedds, emphasised the reputational damage to the police service and the erosion of public confidence in officers’ professionalism towards women, particularly victims. It also recognised the psychological impact on the two women who experienced his conduct.
Despite White’s early commendations and lengthy service, the panel found he breached standards of professional behaviour regarding authority, respect, courtesy, and discreditable conduct. White did not attend the hearing, lacked legal representation, and retired from the force in July 2026 shortly before his scheduled misconduct hearing.
Had he remained a serving officer, White would have faced dismissal for his actions. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the treatment of women within policing environments and reinforces the need for vigilance against harassment and abuse of authority.