Statement in response to news issued by the Independent Office for Police Conduct

A spokesperson for the York & North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning said:

“The Independent Office for Police Conduct perform a vital role in independently assessing and investigating matters that are referred to them whether by Police Forces, Mayors, or Commissioners.

“The Mayor reassures the public of York and North Yorkshire that this announcement by the Independent Office for Police Conduct does not affect the strategic leadership in place within North Yorkshire Police.”

Read the statement from North Yorkshire Police: https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/news/north-yorkshire/news/news/2024/05-may/iopc-investigation-into-senior-nyp-officer/

Read the Independent Office for Police Conduct news item: https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/news/investigation-information-provided-senior-north-yorkshire-police-officer-during-vetting