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The personal life of former Greater Manchester Police chief Michael Todd damaged the reputation of British policing, a report has concluded. | The personal life of former Greater Manchester Police chief Michael Todd damaged the reputation of British policing, a report has concluded. |
Extra-marital affairs he conducted did not impact on his ability to do the job, the inquiry by West Midlands chief Sir Paul Scott-Lee found. | |
But there was "significant potential for compromise" to his position as chief constable, the report said. | |
Mr Todd, 50, was found dead near the summit of Snowdon last year. | Mr Todd, 50, was found dead near the summit of Snowdon last year. |
Sir Paul's inquiry was ordered to look into whether Mr Todd's personal life had adversely impacted on his duties as chief constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP). | |
Details of his relationships with other women emerged after his death on 11 March, and an inquest heard that he had been confronted by his wife about an extra-marital affair. | Details of his relationships with other women emerged after his death on 11 March, and an inquest heard that he had been confronted by his wife about an extra-marital affair. |
He sent a series of text messages to unnamed persons saying he was in "a dark place" and expressing a wish to kill himself in the days before he died. | |
His lifestyle has not only affected his family but also adversely impacted upon the reputation of the Police Service Sir Paul's report | His lifestyle has not only affected his family but also adversely impacted upon the reputation of the Police Service Sir Paul's report |
In a narrative verdict, a coroner ruled that Mr Todd died of exposure when his state of mind was affected by alcohol, a sleeping drug and confusion due to his personal situation. | In a narrative verdict, a coroner ruled that Mr Todd died of exposure when his state of mind was affected by alcohol, a sleeping drug and confusion due to his personal situation. |
But the 12-page report concluded there was "no evidence that these relationships adversely affected the day to day discharge of his duties as chief constable". | But the 12-page report concluded there was "no evidence that these relationships adversely affected the day to day discharge of his duties as chief constable". |
It said: "The personal lifestyle of Michael Todd brought with it significant potential for compromise to him as chief constable. | It said: "The personal lifestyle of Michael Todd brought with it significant potential for compromise to him as chief constable. |
"However, this examination has found no evidence that he was compromised in this role." | |
The report did, however, state that his lifestyle "not only affected his family but also adversely impacted upon the reputation of the Police Service". | The report did, however, state that his lifestyle "not only affected his family but also adversely impacted upon the reputation of the Police Service". |
Michael Todd was tipped as a future Met Police chief | |
Sir Paul's inquiry team interviewed 150 people over 10 months, but could not force anyone to speak to them. | Sir Paul's inquiry team interviewed 150 people over 10 months, but could not force anyone to speak to them. |
They found that Mr Todd was held in the highest regard as a "charismatic and highly professional leader" who had transformed the performance of GMP. | They found that Mr Todd was held in the highest regard as a "charismatic and highly professional leader" who had transformed the performance of GMP. |
He kept a clear separation between his professional role and life outside work, including his family in Nottinghamshire, the inquiry team said. | |
Reacting to the findings, Councillor Paul Murphy, chair of the Greater Manchester Police Authority (GMPA), acknowledged Mr Todd's "significant contribution" to improving the force. | Reacting to the findings, Councillor Paul Murphy, chair of the Greater Manchester Police Authority (GMPA), acknowledged Mr Todd's "significant contribution" to improving the force. |
Contract doubt | Contract doubt |
But he said that the inquiry had raised questions about the former chief constable's "judgement and integrity". | But he said that the inquiry had raised questions about the former chief constable's "judgement and integrity". |
Mr Murphy said had the extent of his extra marital affairs been made known, his vetting status would have been reviewed and his contract may not have been renewed. | Mr Murphy said had the extent of his extra marital affairs been made known, his vetting status would have been reviewed and his contract may not have been renewed. |
GMP's new chief constable, Peter Fahy, said that Mr Todd had provided quality leadership and left a great legacy. | GMP's new chief constable, Peter Fahy, said that Mr Todd had provided quality leadership and left a great legacy. |
He added that during the inquiry GMP staff had kept their focus on trying to reduce crime and increase public confidence. | He added that during the inquiry GMP staff had kept their focus on trying to reduce crime and increase public confidence. |
"The Force now needs to move on and concentrate on further improving the service we provide to the people of Greater Manchester," said Mr Fahy. | "The Force now needs to move on and concentrate on further improving the service we provide to the people of Greater Manchester," said Mr Fahy. |
'Loving father' | |
Mr Todd, who had been tipped as a future Metropolitan Police commissioner, was appointed chief constable in Greater Manchester, England's third largest force, in October 2002. | Mr Todd, who had been tipped as a future Metropolitan Police commissioner, was appointed chief constable in Greater Manchester, England's third largest force, in October 2002. |
The father-of-three from Halam, Nottinghamshire, had been a police officer since joining Essex Police in 1976. | |
In a statement released through the force, Mr Todd's widow, Carolyn, from Nottinghamshire, said her husband had joined the police "to make a difference". | |
"He achieved his ambition. Michael was not just a dedicated police officer, but also a loving father and husband. He is deeply missed," she added. |