Mayor accused of playing political games in row over suspension of standards head

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Mayor accused of playing 'political games' in row over suspension of standards head

Cleveland Police suspends civilian head of standards who was brought in to replace professional standards department.

Date - 3rd July 2020
By - Gary Mason

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Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has asked Cleveland’s Police and Crime Commissioner to provide more information on why the force’s director of professional standards and ethics has been suspended from her job. Mr Houchen, who called for...

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