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Police Chief Constable suspended
16/01/2025
The IOPC are investigating allegations against Jason Hogg
The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police – Jason Hogg – has been suspended with immediate effect whilst the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IPOC) investigate allegations against him.
His suspension was announced by the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber.
The IOPC say the investigation relates to concerns that, between 2016 and 2020, Chief Constable Hogg and another senior Thames Valley police officer failed to properly investigate allegations that a former senior officer in the force retained a significant amount of sensitive police information after they left the force.
Mr Barber was informed of the investigation by the IOPC at a meeting earlier today. If proven the allegations would amount to gross misconduct, but Mr Barber noted the suspension was “a neutral act” and had no bearing on any indication of guilt. Additionally there was no criminal investigation into the Chief Constable.
Mr Barber said: “As Police & Crime Commissioner it remains my duty to secure the maintenance of an effective and efficient police force. It therefore falls to me to appoint a Temporary Chief Constable. I intend to make such an appointment by the end of the month, until which point the Deputy Chief Constable, Ben Snuggs, will fulfil those duties.
“This announcement will come as a shock to many across Thames Valley, especially to our hard-working police officers and staff, but it is right that any allegations of this serious nature are dealt with consistently and investigated properly and thoroughly. I urge the IOPC to conclude their investigations and to present evidence as swiftly as possible.
“It is for the IOPC to lead on any communication about the investigation itself, but in the meantime, I will continue to hold Thames Valley Police accountable for their performance and work closely with the Force to ensure the police continue to protect the public, prevent crime and catch criminals.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam