Acting police chief in Devon and Cornwall suspended over alleged misuse of work phone.

Devon and Cornwall's acting police chief, Jim Colwell, has been suspended pending an investigation into alleged breaches of professional standards. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) will investigate claims that Colwell used his work phone for personal messages. This follows the suspension of his predecessor, Will Kerr, last year over sexual assault allegations. Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez emphasized that suspension is a neutral step to facilitate an independent investigation.

November 28, 2024
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