Response to Freedom of Information Act Request Date of request: 4 April 2015 Request: Do PCCs have powers to prevent Chief Constable’s from resigning, or retiring if that police officer is the subject of an IPCC investigation? Do PCCs have powers to prevent Chief Constable’s from resigning or retiring if the PCC knows there is a possibility that police officer may become the subject of an IPCC investigation in the future? Assuming that either (1) or (2) are part of the law that created PCCs, to what extent does the legislation put an obligation on PCCs to be aware that a chief constable is, or might in the future, be the subject of an IPCC investigation. Response: Do PCCs have powers to prevent Chief Constable’s from resigning, or retiring if that police officer is the subject of an IPCC investigation? Do PCCs have powers to prevent Chief Constable’s from resigning or retiring if the PCC knows there is a possibility that police officer may become the subject of an IPCC investigation in the future? Relevant information can be found in the following documents: - Police Conduct Amendment Regulations 2014, Explanatory memorandum to the Police Conduct Amendment Regulations 2014, and Home Office guidance on police misconduct, unsatisfactory performance and attendance management procedures. Available online at: Assuming that either (1) or (2) are part of the law that created PCCs, to what extent does the legislation put an
Response to Freedom of Information Act Request Date of request: 4 April 2015 Request: Do PCCs have powers to prevent Chief Constable’s from resigning, or retiring if that police officer is the subject of an IPCC investigation? Do PCCs have powers to prevent Chief Constable’s from resigning or retiring if the PCC knows there is a possibility that police officer may become the subject of an IPCC investigation in the future? Assuming that either (1) or (2) are part of the law that created PCCs, to what extent does the legislation put an obligation on PCCs to be aware that a chief constable is, or might in the future, be the subject of an IPCC investigation. Response: Do PCCs have powers to prevent Chief Constable’s from resigning, or retiring if that police officer is the subject of an IPCC investigation? Do PCCs have powers to prevent Chief Constable’s from resigning or retiring if the PCC knows there is a possibility that police officer may become the subject of an IPCC investigation in the future? Relevant information can be found in the following documents: - Police Conduct Amendment Regulations 2014, Explanatory memorandum to the Police Conduct Amendment Regulations 2014, and Home Office guidance on police misconduct, unsatisfactory performance and attendance management procedures. Available online at: Assuming that either (1) or (2) are part of the law that created PCCs, to what extent does the legislation put an