Best force PCC Ron Hogg steps down after motor neurone disease diagnosis

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'Best force' PCC Ron Hogg steps down after motor neurone disease diagnosis

Former PFEW leader takes on acting commissioner role 'with a heavy heart'.

Taking the reins: Steve White, right, steps up as acting PCVC in place of Ron Hogg, left

Date - 27th September 2019
By - Nick Hudson - Police Oracle

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The ‘overlord’ of Britain’s best performing force has stepped down to battle a motor neurone disease diagnosis. Retired deputy chief constable Ron Hogg has been the elected police, crime and victims' commissioner for...

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