A senior police officer has been fined 13 days pay after he admitted making offensive remarks while under the influence of alcohol at a conference.

Chief Supt Ray Adcock, 47, of Norfolk Police, appeared before a police disciplinary hearing this week.

The hearing follows an investigation by Essex Police for the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).

The incident relates to remarks made at a Police Superintendents' Association conference in September 2005.

Chief Supt Adcock was alleged to have hurled abuse at Rick Naylor, the president of the Police Superintendents' Association, during the organisation's annual conference in Warwickshire last year.

He was also alleged to have sworn at a colleague's wife and to bar staff at the £160-a-night De Vere Belfry Hotel.

Len Jackson, the IPCC Commissioner who oversaw the investigation, said: "Whilst this incident was an extremely serious one, it is important also to remember that up to this point Chief Superintendent Adcock had an exemplary 30-year record as a serving officer.

"Taking all of this into account, and the fact that Chief Superintendent Adcock pleaded guilty to the charges, I believe that the sanctions imposed by the panel were appropriate and proportionate."

Norfolk Police added: "This unfortunate incident happened following a dinner in September 2005. The officer fully accepts that his behaviour fell below the expected standards of a police officer and has fully apologised.

"The whole process was managed by the Independent Police Complaints Commission to ensure it was fair, thorough and independent, and the Constabulary has now drawn a line under the matter."

Following this investigation a disciplinary hearing was held by Norfolk Constabulary on Tuesday 19 December 2006. Chief Superintendent Adcock pleaded guilty to three charges of inappropriate behaviour and comments whilst under the influence of alcohol and was fined 13 days pay by the misconduct panel. This was chaired by a Deputy Chief Constable from another force.

Len Jackson, IPCC Commissioner said: "Whilst this incident was an extremely serious one, it is important also to remember that up to this point Chief Superintendent Adcock had an exemplary 30 year record as a serving officer. Taking all of this into account, and the fact that Chief Superintendent Adcock pleaded guilty to the charges, I believe that the sanctions imposed by the panel were appropriate and proportionate."