A Metropolitan Police officer dismissed for coercive behaviour towards his ex-partner pointed an imitation Taser stun gun to her head during cosplay sex.
PC Aaron Goodman, 19, was in training for a role on the force’s MO19 Trojan armed response unit when he dated the policewoman for eight months.
But he restricted her phone calls and social media chats with friends, family and male colleagues then took control of her finances.
The woman, known only as PC X, said Goodman would point weapons at her and she felt threatened, a gross misconduct panel heard.
He also accused her of cheating and tracked her movements.
In December 2023, Goodman lied about leaving the UK to join the French Foreign Legion fighting in Ukraine and Mali.
Kent Police arrested Goodman on September 21 last year.
Searches of his Maidstone home and car uncovered a training Taser, three imitation pistols and a fake rifle.
He also had in his possession Met handcuffs, a training baton, a small hunting knife, force helmets and counterfeit Counter-Terrorism Special Firearms Officer badges.
Commander Andy Brittain, who chaired the disciplinary hearing, said: “Goodman was arrested on September 21, 2024 by Kent Police and interviewed.
“He said he used the Taser for cosplay dressing up as a Trojan officer, and the handcuffs were used for sexual purposes.”
Another former girlfriend, who now lives in America, said Goodman controlled her and pointed the fake gun at her head on a number of occasions.
His current partner recalls an incident during his firearms officer training when he brought home a stab vest riddled with knife marks claiming he had been attacked in the street.
Commander Brittain added: “I consider that this was intentional and deliberate behaviour that was abusive and controlling towards his partners.
“He deliberately obtained and retained imitation firearms and police kit so that he could hold himself out as a firearms officer.
“Pointing imitation firearms at former partners, would absolutely undermine confidence in policing as these are shocking actions.
“No doubt his partner and ex-partners have been significantly harmed by this behaviour.
“I consider that Goodman’s behaviour is aggravated by what are clear attempts to pass himself off as a Counter-Terrorism Firearms officer, which he never was.
“Whilst not alleged specifically, I find this is dishonest behaviour.”
Goodman, who has since resigned from the Met, was found to have committed discreditable conduct to a level that would have justified dismissal without notice.
He has been placed on the College of Policing barred list.
Kent Police said: “On 21 September 2024, officers arrested a 19-year-old man at a property in Maidstone on suspicion of coercive and controlling behaviour and possession of an offensive weapon.
“He was released on bail pending further enquiries.
“Detectives carried out a full and thorough investigation including a review of all available mobile phone evidence.
“The case did not meet the evidential test for prosecution and was therefore filed pending any further information coming to light.
“It was also established that the firearms in the man’s possession were air weapons that are not illegal to possess.
“As the suspect was a serving officer with the Metropolitan Police Service at the time of his arrest, the force was kept updated on the outcome of the investigation.”
Anyone with information about a corrupt police officer or member of staff working for the Met who is abusing their position and power, can call the Anti-Corruption and Abuse Hotline, run by independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 085 0000 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-org.uk.
