Yet another former Thames Valley Paedophile Police sergeant, Cerrig Shardlow, has been sentenced today after being convicted of a child sex offence in Wokingham, following an inquiry by the force’s Professional Standards Department.
And yet again no prison time for the protected Thames Valley Policeman Paedophile.
Cerrig Shardlow, 46, formerly stationed at Slough police station, pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a minor at a hearing at Lewes Crown Court on May 2.
Cerrig Shardlow was condemned today (4/10) to four months of imprisonment, suspended for a duration of two years.
He received a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for a duration of seven years.
On 31 May 2022, Cerrig Shardlow attempted to communicate with a person whom he believed was under 16 for the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification.
Cerrig Shardlow did not reasonably believe this person to be over 16 and asked the individual about their sexual experiences and physical appearance.
Cerrig Shardlow was arrested on 9 June 2022 and was immediately suspended from duty.
Following an investigation, Cerrig Shardlow was charged on 3 March 2023.
Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs said: “It is completely unacceptable for a police officer to commit such serious crimes and breach the Standards of Professional Behaviour in this manner.
“We are absolutely committed to rooting out any members of our workforce who commit crimes of this nature and who fall short of our high expectations.
“There is no place in Thames Valley Police for officers who commit criminal offences such as this.
“The former office resigned the day before an accelerated misconduct hearing in August 2023 was due to commence, but had he still been serving, he would have been dismissed without notice.
“He will also be on the College of Policing’s barred list, meaning he will never be able to work in policing again.
“I hope that this outcome goes some way to reassuring the public that we will not tolerate any criminal activity within our force.”
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