A former police officer and West Mercia Police Federation treasurer has been jailed for using colleagues’ funds to pay for family holidays, alcohol, meals and entertainment. Jamie Harrison, 55, from Droitwich, Worcestershire, made more than 100 fraudulent expense claims while serving as the federation’s secretary and treasurer between 2010 and 2018. According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), he repeatedly used petty cash under his control for personal spending, keeping claims below 100 to avoid scrutiny. The fraud amounted to approximately 13,500. Harrison was convicted of 15 counts of fraud by abuse of position and sentenced to two years and three months in prison.
Harrison served as secretary and treasurer of West Mercia Police Federation (WMPF) between 2010 and 2018. His responsibilities included safeguarding the financial interests of fellow police officers. However, he repeatedly used the federation’s petty cash, which was under his sole control, to pay for personal expenses.According to the CPS, Harrison deliberately kept his claims below 100 to avoid scrutiny. The fraudulent claims covered food, alcohol and entertainment, with the total value of the fraud estimated at approximately 13,500. He was convicted of 15 counts of fraud by abuse of position at Hereford Crown Court.Harrison also used his attendance at National Police Memorial Days as an opportunity to take his wife and children on...
A former police officer and West Mercia Police Federation treasurer has been jailed for using colleagues’ funds to pay for family holidays, alcohol, meals and entertainment. Jamie Harrison, 55, fr...