Jarrett Kinson

Jarrett Kinson, a former constable with Staffordshire Police, has been returned to prison after additional criminal allegations surfaced following his initial conviction. In 2019, Kinson was sentenced to eight months in prison for sending sexually explicit images to a vulnerable woman via social media. He had encountered the woman during a response to reports of domestic abuse, exploiting his position of authority to contact her inappropriately.

Upon admitting to corruption through abuse of his office as a constable, Kinson was not only imprisoned but also dismissed from the police force. The misconduct hearing at the time highlighted his betrayal of public trust, with then Chief Constable Gareth Morgan stating: 'Jarrett Kinson abused the position of trust afforded to police officers. He is serving a custodial sentence which reflects the seriousness of his criminal behaviour and now he has been dismissed as a police officer.' Morgan further noted that Kinson's actions brought shame upon himself and damaged the reputation of policing, emphasising that such behaviour would not be tolerated.

Despite this, further allegations emerged after his 2019 conviction, leading to Kinson's arrest in August 2021. The 43-year-old, originally from Tamworth and previously serving as a response officer in Burton, initially denied the charges during interviews. However, on 27 October 2025, he pleaded guilty at Stafford Crown Court to one count of wilfully misconducting himself as a holder of public office and one count of common assault. These offences dated back to 2011 and 2017, both occurring in Staffordshire.

Sentencing took place on 29 October 2025 at the same court, where Kinson received a seven-month custodial sentence. Assistant Chief Constable Sally Blaiklock of Staffordshire Police commented on the case: 'Jarrett Kinson’s crimes are reprehensible, and he was in a position of trust as a police officer. The victim and witnesses in this case have shown immense courage in coming forward. We do not underestimate how hard it is to report offences when the perpetrator worked in policing.' The force reiterated its commitment to investigating such abuses rigorously, noting prior management advice given to Kinson in 2010 for inappropriate contact with another vulnerable victim, which they acknowledged should have been handled more robustly.

This series of events underscores a pattern of exploiting his role as a police officer to target vulnerable individuals, spanning over a decade. Staffordshire Police's internal investigations and the subsequent criminal proceedings demonstrate efforts to uphold integrity within the service, as reported by Stoke-on-Trent Live on 30 October 2025.