Former Cannock police officer sentenced for four sexual assaults
The hearing found he had breached professional standards
A former Staffordshire Police officer has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting four sexual assaults.
Alex Trusler, 36, of Burntwood, was sentenced to 42 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months, at Northampton Crown Court on Tuesday, September 8.
He was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.
Trusler pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault at the same court on July 10. The offences took place in 2023.
The former response officer, who was based in Cannock, was suspended from duty in September 2023 after the allegations were reported.
He remained suspended before resigning from Staffordshire Police on September 1 this year.
A gross misconduct hearing held on Thursday, September 3, found Trusler would have been dismissed had he not already resigned.
The hearing found he had breached professional standards relating to respect and courtesy and discreditable conduct, with the breaches amounting to gross misconduct.
Trusler has also been placed on the national College of Policing Barred List, preventing him from working in policing and other law enforcement bodies.
Deputy Chief Constable Caroline Marsh said: “Alex Trusler's actions represent a serious breach of the trust placed in police officers and fall far below the standards of professionalism, integrity and respect expected of everyone who serves with Staffordshire Police.
“As soon as these allegations were reported, he was suspended from duty, and a thorough investigation was launched by our Anti-Corruption Unit.
“His guilty pleas reflect the seriousness of his offending. There is no place in policing for individuals who abuse their position or engage in this kind of behaviour.
“I would like to thank the victims for the courage they have shown throughout this investigation.
“We remain committed to taking robust action whenever allegations of this nature are made and will always work to maintain the confidence of the public we serve.”