Charges and Allegations
A former sergeant with the Derbyshire Constabulary, Tarjinderjit Nizzer, has been charged with eight counts of misconduct in public office following an investigation into his conduct while serving as a police officer. The charges, detailed by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), allege that Nizzer misused his position between January 2020 and November 2024 to attempt to initiate improper sexual or emotional relationships with six members of the public and two fellow police officers.
In addition to the misconduct charges, Nizzer faces further legal scrutiny regarding his use of police resources. He is accused of one count of attempting to pervert the course of justice, specifically linked to the cancellation of a traffic offence report, and a separate charge of computer misuse. The latter stems from allegations that he accessed police systems to conduct unauthorized checks on an individual without a valid policing purpose.
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Investigation and Background
The investigation was led by Derbyshire Constabulary’s Counter Corruption Unit, operating under the direction of the IOPC’s Anti-Corruption Unit. The inquiry was triggered by a formal conduct referral submitted by Derbyshire Police on February 26, 2024. Nizzer, who had previously been a high-profile figure in the local Swadlincote safer neighbourhood team, resigned from his position in February 2024 prior to the formal charges being brought.
Nizzer was locally nicknamed “Hot Fuzz”—a reference to the 2007 film about a high-achieving city officer relocated to a quiet town—after he transitioned from serious crime investigation in a major city to community-based policing in Swadlincote. The force had previously promoted his arrival on social media, highlighting his community engagement efforts, a contrast that has drawn significant public attention following the current allegations.
Legal Proceedings
The former sergeant is scheduled to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on October 2, where the charges will be formally put to him. The case represents a significant probe into internal integrity within the Derbyshire Constabulary, with the IOPC managing the oversight of the investigation to ensure impartiality. As the matter is currently before the courts, the details of the evidence will be presented during the upcoming judicial process.