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Senior Cumbrian police officer Stuart Hyde to return to work after suspension | Senior Cumbrian police officer Stuart Hyde to return to work after suspension |
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A senior Cumbrian police officer is to return to work a year after he was suspended on suspicion of serious misconduct. | A senior Cumbrian police officer is to return to work a year after he was suspended on suspicion of serious misconduct. |
Stuart Hyde, who was Cumbria's temporary chief constable, is to return to work as the force's deputy chief constable, will undertake some strategic technology work, and then intends to retire at the end of the year. | Stuart Hyde, who was Cumbria's temporary chief constable, is to return to work as the force's deputy chief constable, will undertake some strategic technology work, and then intends to retire at the end of the year. |
An investigation into the allegations by the South Wales police found no evidence of misconduct or criminality but made 36 recommendations, including 12 relating to Hyde himself. | An investigation into the allegations by the South Wales police found no evidence of misconduct or criminality but made 36 recommendations, including 12 relating to Hyde himself. |
Cumbria's police and crime commissioner, Richard Rhodes, said last week that the South Wales investigation showed that Hyde still "had a case to answer". | Cumbria's police and crime commissioner, Richard Rhodes, said last week that the South Wales investigation showed that Hyde still "had a case to answer". |
He cited the investigation's findings that Hyde had breached the force's corporate credit card procedures by not providing receipts on more than 50% of times he had used the card over the previous four years, that he had breached rules on registering hospitality and gifts, that he had taken "numerous overseas trips" and that some of his tweets could be considered unprofessional or offensive. | He cited the investigation's findings that Hyde had breached the force's corporate credit card procedures by not providing receipts on more than 50% of times he had used the card over the previous four years, that he had breached rules on registering hospitality and gifts, that he had taken "numerous overseas trips" and that some of his tweets could be considered unprofessional or offensive. |
Hyde denied that the investigation had found any evidence of misconduct, gross misconduct or criminality. | Hyde denied that the investigation had found any evidence of misconduct, gross misconduct or criminality. |
Rhodes said on Monday that he supported the decision to invite Hyde to return to work until his retirement in December but his view of the case remained unchanged. | Rhodes said on Monday that he supported the decision to invite Hyde to return to work until his retirement in December but his view of the case remained unchanged. |
"I have nothing to add. However, it is important to appreciate that that view was relevant to the post of chief constable, who is held to account by the police and crime commissioner," said Rhodes. | "I have nothing to add. However, it is important to appreciate that that view was relevant to the post of chief constable, who is held to account by the police and crime commissioner," said Rhodes. |
Hyde is one of nine of England's most senior police officers who have faced or are facing disciplinary action or investigation in the past year amid signs of tension between elected police and crime commissioners and chief constables. | Hyde is one of nine of England's most senior police officers who have faced or are facing disciplinary action or investigation in the past year amid signs of tension between elected police and crime commissioners and chief constables. |
The Commons home affairs select committee criticised the new system of elected commissioners in July, saying that the checks and balances on the ability of the commissioners to hire and fire chief constables were too weak. | The Commons home affairs select committee criticised the new system of elected commissioners in July, saying that the checks and balances on the ability of the commissioners to hire and fire chief constables were too weak. |
The return-to-work announcement for Hyde was made by Bernard Lawson, Cumbria's temporary chief constable, who took over when Hyde was first suspended a year ago. | The return-to-work announcement for Hyde was made by Bernard Lawson, Cumbria's temporary chief constable, who took over when Hyde was first suspended a year ago. |
"This has been a difficult time for all concerned. On Friday 30 August 2013, Stuart Hyde's contract as temporary chief constable expired which meant he reverted back to deputy chief constable and therefore under the responsibility of the office of the chief constable," said Lawson. | "This has been a difficult time for all concerned. On Friday 30 August 2013, Stuart Hyde's contract as temporary chief constable expired which meant he reverted back to deputy chief constable and therefore under the responsibility of the office of the chief constable," said Lawson. |
He said that having considered the findings of the South Wales police investigation, "I have concluded that while Mr Hyde's behaviour did fall short of what the police service and the public should demand from a senior public servant, I do believe that in his role as deputy chief constable, Mr Hyde should return to work, albeit under a detailed plan to ensure lessons are learnt from what has been identified during the investigation." | He said that having considered the findings of the South Wales police investigation, "I have concluded that while Mr Hyde's behaviour did fall short of what the police service and the public should demand from a senior public servant, I do believe that in his role as deputy chief constable, Mr Hyde should return to work, albeit under a detailed plan to ensure lessons are learnt from what has been identified during the investigation." |
Hyde said he was glad a clear line had been drawn under the events of the last 12 months. "This has been a very difficult time for me and my family," he said. | Hyde said he was glad a clear line had been drawn under the events of the last 12 months. "This has been a very difficult time for me and my family," he said. |
"I have learned a great deal from this ordeal and the comments about my performance that were reflected in the recommendations. I recognise fully the need to improve the way I manage myself and my accountability. I look forward to the opportunity to rebuild relationships and develop an innovative technology strategy for the force and helping to improve policing nationally." | "I have learned a great deal from this ordeal and the comments about my performance that were reflected in the recommendations. I recognise fully the need to improve the way I manage myself and my accountability. I look forward to the opportunity to rebuild relationships and develop an innovative technology strategy for the force and helping to improve policing nationally." |
Rhodes added: "What will happen now is that Mr Hyde's return to work in his previous role as deputy chief constable will be managed by Mr Lawson in his capacity of temporary chief constable until such time as the process of recruiting a permanent chief constable for Cumbria can take place." | Rhodes added: "What will happen now is that Mr Hyde's return to work in his previous role as deputy chief constable will be managed by Mr Lawson in his capacity of temporary chief constable until such time as the process of recruiting a permanent chief constable for Cumbria can take place." |
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