Suspension or change of duty 4.1.5.1

Question 1

What is this

Answer 1

Not a formal outcome

Period should be a short as possible - move to other duties preferable

Suspension to be used when:
Effective investigation may be prejudiced
In the public interest due to nature of allegation
A temporary move to different duties considered but not appropriate

Question 2

Representation?

Answer 2

Officer or Police friend can make representations

Within 7 days of suspension beginning of period and at any point when they believe circumstances have changed

Question 3

Effects?

Answer 3

Officer is a private individual save for still being under misconduct rules - standards of professional behaviour still apply

Question 4

Who decides?

Answer 4

The ‘appropriate authority’ even if IOPC involved - consulted yes