CPS statement on the sentencing of Darren Collins

Darren Collins,  a former Staffordshire Police staff member, was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court today to three years’ imprisonment for unlawfully accessing and storing numerous images of dead bodies on his personal computer. 

From November 2021: Former member of police staff pleads guilty to misconduct in public office

Paul Reid of the CPS said: “Darren Collins was in a position of trust but he abused his position and the public's trust in him as a holder of public office. I hope that today’s sentence will act as a deterrent to other public servants who may be tempted to abuse the trust that has been placed in them. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased who would have no doubt experienced further distress due to his actions.”