A bent cop has been caged after abusing his powers to snare a vulnerable woman.
A Line of Duty-style anti corruption probe found Owen Mills had sex with the victim.
He also had an inappropriate relationship with another person who was a witness in a case.
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Disgraced Mills has now been jailed for improper use of police powers.
The former Staffordshire Police Constable, who worked at Tamworth Police Station, was arrested in January 2023 following an investigation by the anti-corruption staff.
He was immediately suspended, as reported by Need To Know.
At Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court in May he admitted two counts of Corrupt and Improper Exercise of Police Powers and Privileges by a Constable.
The first offence related to a vulnerable woman who Mills developed a personal and sexual relationship with.
The second related to a relationship with a witness he had come into contact with in the course of his duties.
On Tuesday, (12 Aug) Mills, 22, of Higher Wharf, Bude, Cornwall, was sentenced to two years imprisonment
After sentencing Staffs Police acting Deputy Chief Constable Caroline Marsh said: “Mills’ behaviour represents a serious breach of trust and police values.
“His admission of guilt reflects the strength of the evidence gathered during the investigation.
“Extensive training has been delivered to all officers on the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and recognising improper relationships.
“Officers and staff are actively encouraged to report any concerns to our Professional Standards Department.
“Mechanisms are also in place to allow anonymous reporting, ensuring that individuals feel safe and supported in coming forward.”
Previously Becky Riggs, deputy chief constable of Staffordshire Police had said: “Mills misused his position to engage in inappropriate relationships with people he met through his work, including a vulnerable woman.
“We have done extensive training with our officers about improper and inappropriate relationships and encourage our officers and staff to report such behaviours to Professional Standards Department, including mechanisms to report anonymously.
“The large majority of our officers, staff, and volunteers are professional, dedicated individuals who act with integrity and work hard to keep their communities safe.”
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