Acting chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police is suspended amid investigation into allegations of breaching professional standards
Daily MailThe acting chief constable of scandal-hit Devon and Cornwall Police has been suspended pending an investigation into allegations of breaching professional standards. Local police and crime commissioner Alison Hernandez said she had suspended Jim Colwell following allegations of breaches of professional standards. Local police and crime commissioner Alison Hernandez said she had suspended Jim Colwell following allegations of breaches of professional standards Ms Hernandez said she will announce interim leadership arrangements in due course 'Sadly it has been my duty to suspend acting chief constable Jim Colwell and refer this matter to the IOPC,' Ms Hernandez said of Mr Colwell's suspension. The PONI said its criminal investigation followed 'serious allegations of sexual offences' against Mr Kerr, formerly the assistant chief constable at the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
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