CPOSA calls for proportionate decision-making

The staff association representing police leaders has called for proportionate decision-making following a recent case where the suspension of a Chief Constable was quickly reversed. 

Following an appeal by CPOSA, the Chief Police Officers’ Staff Association, Jason Hogg of Thames Valley Police returned to his role this week, his suspension having been immediately rescinded.

 Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber has described how he had been "over-reliant on the assessment made by the IOPC” when deciding to suspend the senior officer. 

Vice Chair of CPOSA, Ian Drysdale, said: “CPOSA worked hard to highlight concerns around both the suspension of Jason Hogg and the subsequent advertisement for a Temporary Chief Constable. Both of these issues were immediately challenged, and the PCC rightly changed his position on both. 

“We are pleased he listened, but neither act was necessary. These actions have damaged the force and our member’s wellbeing was compromised. We should all reflect on that.”