A THAMES Valley Police officer has once again appeared in court week over alleged inappropriate relationships he had with ‘multiple women’ and accusations of computer misuse.

Oliver Perry-Smith, who was based in West Berkshire, has been charged with four counts of misconduct in public office and two counts of computer misuse.

The charges have been brought against the 38-year-old following an investigation into the police constable’s conduct -- which included alleged inappropriate relationships he formed with multiple women during the course of his duties -- by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

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This came after Thames Valley Police referred his case to the watchdog in November 2019.

The investigation was completed in June 2021 and the IOPC passed a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Following this, CPS authorised the charges against the officer.

 

Oliver Perry-Smith photographed outside court

Oliver Perry-Smith photographed outside court

 

Perry-Smith appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court on January 11 for a preliminary hearing.

He made an appearance at Reading Crown Court on Tuesday, February 15 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

At this hearing, the court heard Perry-Smith was accused of two counts of computer misuse. 

The charges relate to incidents where the officer is alleged to have used a computer to find the owner of a vehicle and to dig out details about a woman. 

Here, barristers discussed legal issues in anticipation of another court hearing involving Perry-Smith set for March 30, 2021.