Share The police officer was found guilty of gross misconduct following a hearing before a panel (Image: Stock image) A FORMER Cumbria Police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after posting pornographic images and videos on social media. Jonathan Hodgson, a former police constable, would have been dismissed without notice, had he still been a serving officer, a panel found at a police misconduct hearing on October 4 (Friday). It is understood that PC Hodgson created a Twitter account, under a pseudonym, which he used to publish sexually explicit images of himself. His activities were disclosed and investigated, following receipt of anonymous information submitted to Cumbria Constabulary’s Professional Standards Department. : Ex-Cumbria cop who 'sold X-rated images on Twitter' faces misconduct hearing He resigned from the Constabulary in March 2023, however internal proceedings continued. A panel found his actions breached the standards of professional behaviour, amounting to gross misconduct, thus falling below the expect standards. Hodgson is now barred from returning to policing, should he attempt to do so. Commenting on the result of the hearing, Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary Rob Carden said: “The result of the misconduct hearing will ensure that former PC Hodgson can never again become a police officer here or elsewhere. “The former officer’s actions, as heard by the misconduct panel, were abhorrent and amounted to discreditable conduct. “Had he not resigned, he would have been dismissed for his actions. “I can assure the public that the overwhelming majority of our officers act with professionalism, both in their working and private life. “There is no place at Cumbria Constabulary for anyone who fails to live up to these expectations. “I hope that the outcome of the Misconduct Proceedings will demonstrate to the public that all allegations against police officers and staff are treated with the utmost seriousness, investigated thoroughly and, where wrong-doing is found to be evidenced, significant action is taken to hold them accountable.”