Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.
The chief constable of Thames Valley Police, Jason Hogg, has been suspended from duty amid an investigation into allegations of gross misconduct.
Police and crime commissioner for Thames Valley, Matthew Barber, said the suspension would take effect immediately.
The police watchdog, the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC), is investigating the allegations.
It is claimed Mr Hogg failed to adequately investigate allegations relating to the improper retention of sensitive police information, Mr Barber said.
He said the matters relate to “alleged breaches of the standards of professional behaviour amounting to failure in duties and responsibilities” and a “lack of honesty and integrity”.
There is no criminal investigation into Mr Hogg.
Mr Barber said: “I emphasise that the decision to suspend is a neutral act. It has no bearing on any indication of guilt and should not be seen as such.
“This announcement will come as a shock to many across Thames Valley, especially to our hard-working police officers and staff, but it is right that any allegations of this serious nature are dealt with consistently and investigated properly and thoroughly.
“I urge the IOPC to conclude their investigations and to present evidence as swiftly as possible.”
Deputy chief constable Ben Snuggs will fulfil Mr Hogg’s duties until a temporary chief constable is appointed.
Thames Valley Police, England’s largest non-metropolitan police force, covers Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
