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| The search is beginning for a new head of Dyfed-Powys Police after the sudden departure of its chief constable as an investigation is carried out. | The search is beginning for a new head of Dyfed-Powys Police after the sudden departure of its chief constable as an investigation is carried out. |
| The retirement of Terry Grange, 58, was announced amid an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities and misuse of the police computer system. | The retirement of Terry Grange, 58, was announced amid an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities and misuse of the police computer system. |
| The news shocked politicians, with one calling it "a bolt from the blue". | The news shocked politicians, with one calling it "a bolt from the blue". |
| Acting deputy chief constable Andy Edwards said the force "would continue to maintain its high standards". | Acting deputy chief constable Andy Edwards said the force "would continue to maintain its high standards". |
| The announcement was confirmed by the Dyfed-Powys Police Authority, which said it had accepted with regret his retirement with immediate effect. | The announcement was confirmed by the Dyfed-Powys Police Authority, which said it had accepted with regret his retirement with immediate effect. |
| Hopefully new leadership for the Dyfed-Powys force can be found quickly and this episode can be put behind us Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb | Hopefully new leadership for the Dyfed-Powys force can be found quickly and this episode can be put behind us Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb |
| It said Mr Grange "had indicated that he had allowed his private life to interfere with his professional role". | It said Mr Grange "had indicated that he had allowed his private life to interfere with his professional role". |
| Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb called for a replacement chief constable to be found soon. | Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb called for a replacement chief constable to be found soon. |
| "It would be wrong to speculate on the nature or outcome of the ongoing investigation," he said. | "It would be wrong to speculate on the nature or outcome of the ongoing investigation," he said. |
| "Hopefully new leadership for the Dyfed-Powys force can be found quickly and this episode can be put behind us." | "Hopefully new leadership for the Dyfed-Powys force can be found quickly and this episode can be put behind us." |
| The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating allegations against Mr Grange. | |
| TERRY GRANGE Terry Grange is married with three adult daughtersJoined the Army at 15, serving with the Parachute BrigadeHas a Masters degree in public servicesJoined the Metropolitan Police in 1971Joined Avon and Somerset Police in 1988, becoming assistant chief constable in 1994Became Dyfed-Powys chief constable in 2000 | |
| Gary Mason, a former editor of the Police Review, said normally in this sort of case an officer could be fined or reduced in rank, but added: "Clearly, in this case this wouldn't apply because the individual involved is already retired on a full pension." | |
| Mr Mason said there was not much the IPCC could do: "They can go through the motions and publish a report but unless itturns into a criminal investigation, that, I think, would be the end of the matter." | |
| Mr Edwards said the area would not be affected by Mr Grange's retirement. | Mr Edwards said the area would not be affected by Mr Grange's retirement. |
| "The force has an enviable reputation for performance and enjoys a close relationship with its many communities throughout the force area," he said. | "The force has an enviable reputation for performance and enjoys a close relationship with its many communities throughout the force area," he said. |
| 'Outstanding year' | |
| "None of that will be compromised as a result of Mr Grange's retirement, following his long and successful association with the force. | "None of that will be compromised as a result of Mr Grange's retirement, following his long and successful association with the force. |
| "He leaves the organisation with another outstanding year's figures in respect of all aspects of operational performance." | "He leaves the organisation with another outstanding year's figures in respect of all aspects of operational performance." |
| The IPCC said: "Although the chief constable has now retired the IPCC is continuing its independent investigation into alleged financial irregularities. | The IPCC said: "Although the chief constable has now retired the IPCC is continuing its independent investigation into alleged financial irregularities. |
| "It would be inappropriate for the IPCC to comment further at this stage but it will make a detailed public statement in due course." | "It would be inappropriate for the IPCC to comment further at this stage but it will make a detailed public statement in due course." |
| The IPCC had announced last Thursday that it was investigating an unnamed Dyfed-Powys officer over "misuse of the police computer system and alleged financial irregularities". | The IPCC had announced last Thursday that it was investigating an unnamed Dyfed-Powys officer over "misuse of the police computer system and alleged financial irregularities". |
| The IPCC confirmed on Monday that Mr Grange is that officer. | The IPCC confirmed on Monday that Mr Grange is that officer. |
| John Antoniazzi, a former chairman of Dyfed-Powys Police Authority, said he was greatly surprised. | John Antoniazzi, a former chairman of Dyfed-Powys Police Authority, said he was greatly surprised. |
| "He led the force to a very high position in the 43 forces of England and Wales and we are very proud of that position, a position he held for some time." | "He led the force to a very high position in the 43 forces of England and Wales and we are very proud of that position, a position he held for some time." |