However, it was found to be “disproportionate to refuse vetting at the time” after he claimed they reflected a “much darker sense of humour” from his youth that “did not reflect his adult lifestyle”.
The decision not to refuse vetting was reviewed and ratified, and Ford was issued Police Vetting Clearance on November 7, 2019. Detective Constable Mark Williamson said: “Ford is a despicable character who showed no remorse for his actions and invented ridiculous stories to defend his position.”Originally based as a uniformed response officer in East Herts, Ford has been suspended since November last year.