Copy of cover letter sent with this report to the IOPC this morning:
Dear Independent Office For Police Conduct,
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the conduct of both the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and the Chief Constable which I believe warrants investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Despite raising concerns with the Sussex Police and Crime Panel, I have previously found their response to be inadequat. Rather than addressing the substantive issues I raised, they appeared to disregard them, allowing the PCC to update her register of interests and deduplicate her multiple identities in Companies House. This action effectively removed the evidence trail of her dual appointment to the College of Policing, a matter that I believe warrants further scrutiny.
Upon reviewing the PCC's Scheme of Delegation, it has become apparent that she has exceeded her delegated powers by assuming directorship roles in entities such as College of Policing Limited, Bluelight Commercial Limited, and Police Digital Service. Such actions are not within the scope of her delegated authority, as outlined in the scheme. I attach my most recent complaint about this, sent to the Police and Crime Panel on 25 March 2024. It has elicited no response.
Furthermore, I am reporting multiple breaches of the Companies Act by Chief Constable Jo Shiner. These breaches are of a similar nature to those raised in my complaints about the PCC. Therefore, I believe it is not appropriate for me to address my complaints about the Chief Constable to the PCC. Please address the issues with Jo Shiner directly.
I have attached a detailed report outlining the issues and concerns regarding the conduct of both the PCC and the Chief Constable for your reference. I trust that the IOPC will conduct a thorough investigation into these matters to ensure transparency, accountability, and adherence to regulatory standards within the policing authority.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and the actions taken to address these serious allegations and evidence of criminal conduct.
Copy of cover letter sent with this report to the IOPC this morning:
Dear Independent Office For Police Conduct,
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the conduct of both the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and the Chief Constable which I believe warrants investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Despite raising concerns with the Sussex Police and Crime Panel, I have previously found their response to be inadequat. Rather than addressing the substantive issues I raised, they appeared to disregard them, allowing the PCC to update her register of interests and deduplicate her multiple identities in Companies House. This action effectively removed the evidence trail of her dual appointment to the College of Policing, a matter that I believe warrants further scrutiny.
Upon reviewing the PCC's Scheme of Delegation, it has become apparent that she has exceeded her delegated powers by assuming directorship roles in entities such as College of Policing Limited, Bluelight Commercial Limited, and Police Digital Service. Such actions are not within the scope of her delegated authority, as outlined in the scheme. I attach my most recent complaint about this, sent to the Police and Crime Panel on 25 March 2024. It has elicited no response.
Furthermore, I am reporting multiple breaches of the Companies Act by Chief Constable Jo Shiner. These breaches are of a similar nature to those raised in my complaints about the PCC. Therefore, I believe it is not appropriate for me to address my complaints about the Chief Constable to the PCC. Please address the issues with Jo Shiner directly.
I have attached a detailed report outlining the issues and concerns regarding the conduct of both the PCC and the Chief Constable for your reference. I trust that the IOPC will conduct a thorough investigation into these matters to ensure transparency, accountability, and adherence to regulatory standards within the policing authority.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and the actions taken to address these serious allegations and evidence of criminal conduct.
Sincerely,
Alison Wright