Oxfordshire ex policewoman ‘facing ban’ for online business

The public misconduct hearing into former police constable Bethany Horton is to take place next Wednesday, March 25, at 9am virtually before Chief Constable Jason Hogg.

Ms Horton is facing two allegations according to Thames Valley Police.

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The pre misconduct hearing summary stated: “The former officer was employed by Thames Valley Police from March 2022 until August 2025, spending her final year on long‑term sick leave.

“During this time she set up and became a director of a new online business with a partner and did not disclose this business interest despite repeated requests.”

Thames Valley Police headquarters in Kidlington (Image: Newsquest)

In addition, when the misconduct investigation began, she delayed providing the required form, missed scheduled interviews without medical evidence and resigned.

The summary stated: “It is alleged that the former officer has breached the standards of professional behaviour relating to honesty and integrity, orders and instructions, and discreditable conduct.”

She is also facing a charge of being “repeatedly threatening and verbally abusive towards a vulnerable individual who was known to her”.

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The police add that this was not related to her role at Thames Valley Police.   

The summary said: “It is alleged that the former officer has breached the standards of professional behaviour relating to authority, respect and courtesy, and discreditable conduct.”

If found guilty of gross misconduct she could be placed on the barred list, which would prevent her from working for any police force for a period of time.