Nikki Watson is now free to take up her role as Northamptonshire's Chief Fire Officer following the conclusion of an investigation by the IOPC.
A watchdog has cleared a former deputy chief constable of any wrongdoing - clearing her to take up a role as a county's top fire officer.
Ms Watson worked in policing for more than three decades with experience in command roles including public order, firearms, and counter terrorism.But soon after she accepted the role it emerged she was being investigated for her behaviour during her time as deputy chief constable at Avon and Somerset Police, asMs Watson will now start in her new role next week, and she said she was thrilled to be joining the service.
Northamptonshire's new Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone, said: “I have satisfied myself that the recruitment process last year for the new chief fire officer was carried out with integrity and rigour and I am happy to follow the proper process and welcome Nikki Watson to her new role.
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