The Police and Crime Commissioner is to be sworn in today but not everyone is happy.
“THE Police Federation has joined calls for new Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez to stand aside during any investigation over expenses claims.
Nigel Rabbitts, chairman of the Devon and Cornwall Police Federation, which represents rank and file police officers, said the former Torbay councillor should not commence her duties until the investigation is complete.
Ms Hernandez was due to be sworn into the role of Devon and Cornwall PCC today, Tuesday. She was elected by a public vote on Thursday last week.
The expenses row centres on her role in submitting expenses for Conservative MP Kevin Foster at the 2015 General Election. She was Mr Foster’s agent during the campaign.
Ms Hernandez has denied doing anything wrong.
It was announced on Monday that another police force will be asked to investigate any claims about improper electoral spending.
Nigel Rabbitts said the position of the federation was that if anyone was subject to an investigation the rules should be the same as for a police officer.”
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