US EditionSuspended Chief Constable Announces Sudden Retirement
DEVON, ENGLAND, JUL 23 – Will Kerr retires after over two years suspended amid ongoing misconduct investigations by the Independent Office for Police Conduct, with no criminal charges filed in Northern Ireland.
- In April 2025, Will Kerr, suspended Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, announced his retirement after being suspended since July 2023 amid misconduct investigations.
- The Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland began investigating serious allegations of sexual offences against Kerr on June 16, 2023.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct's investigation continues, and Will Kerr has never been charged or arrested in connection with any allegation.
- Alison Hernandez said she had “mutually agreed” Kerr’s departure, allowing for new leadership as a recruitment process is planned.
- Kerr said communities across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly deserve stable leadership, and James Vaughan will continue as interim Chief Constable until a permanent appointment is made.
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Evening Standard+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Suspended chief constable quits after being cleared in sexual offences probe
Will Kerr was suspended as chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police in 2023 after it emerged he was under investigation for sexual offences.
·London, United Kingdom
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exmouthjournal.co.ukChief Constable Will Kerr retires after end of 'malicious criminal allegations'
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez said it was "now in the best interests of all parties."
·Falmouth, United Kingdom
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Devon LiveSuspended Chief Constable announces sudden retirement
After two years suspended - on full pay - Will Kerr will step down from the role
·Cornwall, United Kingdom
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