The former chief constable of Dyfed-Powys Police misused a corporate credit card issued to him by the force, it was revealed today.Terry Grange, who stepped down from office last November, also misused the force computer and skipped business meetings to spend time with a woman, a report from the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) published today reveals.
The IPCC was called in to investigate several allegations against the married 58-year-old.
Its report says: “The IPCC has concluded its investigation into allegations made against former Dyfed-Powys Police chief constable Terry Grange and has found each allegation substantiated.
“The allegations were very serious and required independent investigation. The investigation was proportionate, timely and made recommendations to improve policies and processes.
“Mr Grange breached force policies in relation to misuse of the force computer system and in the way he used the corporate credit card entrusted to him. Mr Grange also failed to attend some official meetings because of personal matters.
“This investigation has established a number of significant failings in respect of the systems and processes in place surrounding the use of the Dyfed-Powys Police corporate credit card scheme, together with the failure to adhere to force policies over expenses claims.”
The IPCC investigated claims Mr Grange misused the force’s computer system, used it in a way likely to bring discredit on the force, allegations about his expense claims in respect of a woman he was in a relationship with, and also that he failed to attend official meetings to spend duty time with the woman.
The IPCC said: “As part of its normal process the IPCC passed its file to the Crown Prosecution Service.
“The CPS considered whether the allegations regarding the e-mails were sufficiently serious for the offence of misconduct in a public office, but decided they were not.
“It also considered the improper use of the credit card, but concluded it would not be able to satisfy a jury Mr Grange had been dishonest.”
Dyfed-Powys Police were unavailable for comment.
By Deborah Knox
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