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Chief Constable Nick Gargan guilty of misconduct | Chief Constable Nick Gargan guilty of misconduct |
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A panel has found Avon and Somerset Chief Constable Nick Gargan guilty of misconduct. | |
Mr Gargan, 48 was suspended following allegations of inappropriate behaviour with women and data protection breaches. | |
The findings will be reported to Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, Sue Mountstevens. | The findings will be reported to Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, Sue Mountstevens. |
She said on the basis of the panel's findings, Mr Gargan's suspension would be lifted. | |
A phased return to work is being prepared, the commissioner said. | |
Mr Gargan faced 10 charges of gross misconduct and three charges of misconduct. The IPCC said he was found guilty of eight charges at a level of misconduct. | |
There was insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges over the alleged data protection breaches. | |
Chair Dorian Lovell-Pank QC will now write a report of the panel's findings and will recommend any sanctions he should face under police regulations. | |
The panel met behind closed doors even though Ms Mountstevens wanted the proceedings held in public. |