Ex-Police Officer Nicole Canwell was found to have breached standards of behaviour at an accelerated misconduct hearing on Tuesday. Ms Canwell admitted she had smoked cannabis, but said it was because she was suffering from stress. “Whilst I acknowledge ex-PC Canwell’s serious regret around her behaviour, she made a choice to take illegal drugs and was therefore dismissed. “This is a serious breach of professional standards. “However, it is only when faced with discovery that ex-PC Canwell did admit her guilt.