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Avon and Somerset Police chief Nick Gargan in data protection probe | Avon and Somerset Police chief Nick Gargan in data protection probe |
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A chief constable being investigated for gross misconduct will also be interviewed on suspicion of data protection offences. | A chief constable being investigated for gross misconduct will also be interviewed on suspicion of data protection offences. |
Avon and Somerset chief Nick Gargan was suspended over allegations he made inappropriate advances to female staff. | Avon and Somerset chief Nick Gargan was suspended over allegations he made inappropriate advances to female staff. |
The police watchdog said he may have breached the Data Protection Act by sending emails with personal data to individuals unconnected to the force. | The police watchdog said he may have breached the Data Protection Act by sending emails with personal data to individuals unconnected to the force. |
Mr Gargan, who denies the charges, is due to be interviewed soon. | Mr Gargan, who denies the charges, is due to be interviewed soon. |
Rachel Cerfontyne, of the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), said: "Mr Gargan has now been served with a notice informing him that this aspect of his conduct is subject to a criminal investigation." | Rachel Cerfontyne, of the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), said: "Mr Gargan has now been served with a notice informing him that this aspect of his conduct is subject to a criminal investigation." |
Investigators have "examined a large amount of computer and telephone data" during the probe, with 50 members of staff from the force providing "information and intelligence", said the IPCC. | Investigators have "examined a large amount of computer and telephone data" during the probe, with 50 members of staff from the force providing "information and intelligence", said the IPCC. |
Speaking on behalf of Mr Gargan, a spokesman for the Chief Police Officers' Staff Association said Mr Gargan would "continue to cooperate" with the investigation. | |
"Chief Constable Gargan is pleased that progress has been made in relation to the allegation concerning inappropriate behaviour and that this allegation is no longer being treated as a criminal matter," the statement continued. | |
"He is keen to return to work and hopes that the investigation can be progressed expediently." |
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