Former PSNI officer sentenced for domestic abuse offences

A former officer with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been sentenced for domestic abuse offences relating to inappropriate electronic communications at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court.

Kyle Millar, 28, was handed an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for three years, on Friday 13 February. Millar was a serving police officer at the time the offences were committed.

Internal investigation and dismissal from PSNI

Following the offences, a swift internal investigation was carried out by the PSNI’s Professional Standards Department. Millar is no longer a serving officer, having been dismissed from the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

The case highlights the standards expected of police officers both on and off duty, and the action taken when those standards are breached.

PSNI response

Detective Chief Inspector Claire Gilbert said:

“Anyone who commits domestic abuse crimes of any nature in our community, no matter who they are or what role they play in society, they will be investigated thoroughly and brought before the courts.

“As a Police Service, we expect the highest standards of professionalism and integrity from all of our police officers, both on and off duty, in accordance with the standards contained in the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Code of Ethics.

“We have demonstrated again today, that there is no room in our Police Service for people who commit any wrongdoing.”

Court outcome

The sentence means Millar will not serve immediate custody unless he commits further offences during the three-year suspension period.

The court hearing concludes criminal proceedings in relation to the domestic abuse offences concerning inappropriate electronic communications.