The pinnacle of England’s largest non-metropolitan police power has been suspended from his function with speedy impact.
Thames Valley’s Police and Crime Commissioner mentioned Chief Constable Jason Hogg was at the moment being investigated by the Impartial Workplace of Police Conduct (IOPC) for gross misconduct.
The investigation includes considerations that Mr Hogg didn’t adequately examine allegations across the improper retention of delicate police info.
PCC Matthew Barber mentioned an interim appointment could be made by the tip of January.
In an announcement, Mr Barber mentioned the IOPC investigation associated to alleged “breaches of the requirements {of professional} behaviour amounting to failure in duties and duties, and an absence of honesty and integrity”.
“This announcement will come as a shock to many throughout Thames Valley, particularly to our hard-working cops and workers, however it’s proper that any allegations of this severe nature are handled constantly and investigated correctly and totally,” he mentioned.
“I emphasise that the choice to droop is a impartial act.”
“It has no bearing on any indication of guilt and shouldn’t be seen as such,” he mentioned.
Mr Hogg was appointed as TVP’s chief in April 2023, and has been with the power since 2016.
Present Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs will lead the power till the interim appointment is made, Mr Barber mentioned.
He added that there was no felony investigation into the Chief Constable.
The BBC has contacted Thames Valley Police and the IOPC to request a remark, which TVP has declined.
