An Avon & Somerset police officer who admitted multiple online child sex offences faces a professional misconduct hearing. PC James Gullis, based in east Somerset, was convicted at Exeter Magistrates Court last month after pleading guilty to crimes including making indecent images of children.
The 28-year-old also admitted possessing banned images of children and extreme pornography. He was arrested and suspended from duty in December 2023 after the National Crime Agency passed information to the force.
A publicity notice for the virtual misconduct hearing on the constabulary’s website said PC Gullis allegedly breached the standards of professional behaviour in terms of honesty and integrity; and discreditable conduct. It said: “The alleged facts are: On February 19, 2025, PC Gullis appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to being in possession of indecent images of children.
“Upon pleading guilty the officer has been convicted of these offences. It is contended that (if proven) the allegations amount to gross misconduct.”
The misconduct hearing takes place on Tuesday, March 18, and the officer will be sentenced for the criminal offences at Exeter Crown Court the following day.
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