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Investigation launched into allegations of misconduct against the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2023-07-26
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Devon & Cornwall Police

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct against the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police. This follows a referral from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall regarding potential breaches of police professional standards and inaccurate information provided in a previous vetting process.

Key findings

  • Allegations of misconduct against the Chief Constable were referred to the IOPC.
  • The investigation resumed after no criminal charges were brought by the Public Prosecution Service in Northern Ireland.
  • The investigation will consider serious criminal allegations under investigation by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.
  • Potential inaccuracies in a previous vetting process are also being examined.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, with updates to be provided as available.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.