Humberside Police previously announced that after 34 years of service in policing, their Chief Constable, Paul Anderson, will be retiring.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the force said that “he [Anderson] joined Humberside Police as an Assistant Chief Constable in 2019, and he was also the Deputy Chief Constable before taking the role of Chief Constable in 2023.”
However, since the announcement, a further release was issued stating claims of potential misconduct.
On Wednesday 12th June, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) received details of potential misconduct relating to the Chief Constable.
Following further enquiries and due consideration it became apparent that the OPCC was obliged to refer the matter to the IOPC and this was done on Monday 24th June 2024.
Confirmation was received by the OPCC late on Tuesday 25th June 2024 that the IOPC had begun an independent investigation, after the announcement early that the Chief Constable was retiring after 34 years of service.
The IOPC investigation will continue notwithstanding Paul Anderson’s retirement, and as this is now a live investigation the PCC will make no further comment.
The PCC is in discussions to secure interim leadership whilst the recruitment process starts for a new Chief Constable.
