A former PC who crashed while driving to work is to appear before a disciplinary panel over a claim he attended his job "whilst unfit through alcohol".
Robert Woodman was banned from getting behind the wheel and ordered to complete 160 hours of community service after admitting drink driving.
He is now set to appear before a disciplinary committee over allegations he breached professional standards to the point of gross misconduct.
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Woodman was involved in a crash on December 14 of last year while he was driving to work.
The 37-year-old recorded a positive breath test for alcohol and was arrested, released under investigation and later charged.
He appeared before Manchester Magistrates' Court in April and pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol, leading to the unpaid work punishment and driving ban, which is set to last three years.
Woodman has since been the subject of a misconduct inquiry that will conclude on Friday.
A notice on the Merseyside Police website stated: "The officer will face allegations that on December 14, 2020 he contravened the criminal law by drink driving, receiving a conviction for the same and attending work as a police officer whilst unfit through alcohol."
It is alleged Woodman, of Eshe Road North in Crosby, breached "the standards of professional behaviour, namely; honesty and integrity, discreditable conduct and fitness for duty to the level of gross misconduct".
Woodman has resigned from the force. If it is found he breached standards to the point of gross misconduct, he could be barred from returning to working in the police.
Commenting on Woodman's court case, Chief Superintendent Jennifer Wilson said: " Merseyside Police and the communities of Merseyside rightly expect the highest standards of professional behaviour from its police officers and police staff. When these standards are not maintained, those officers or staff should expect to be investigated and brought to justice.
"Officers or police employees who find themselves the subject of a criminal investigation will receive the same treatment as any other member of the public.
"It is essential that police officers and staff act with professionalism and integrity at all times and that as a force we take swift and robust action to investigate anyone suspected of breaking the law.
"Furthermore, I hope this sentencing serves as a stark warning to road users who may consider driving whilst under the influence. Rest assured that any driver involved in a collision will be breathalysed and action will be taken should they fail that test."
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