THE suspension of police chief Graham Power will have cost the Island almost £700,000 by the end of the year.States Members were also informed yesterday, by Home Affairs Minister Ian Le Marquand, that the investigation by the Wiltshire Constabulary into the handling of the historical child abuse inquiry had so far cost £526,000. The sum is likely to rise to £552,000 by the end the year, he said.
In addition, the cost of Deputy Chief Officer David Warcup acting up as police chief to replace Mr Power, and of Barry Taylor, a retired deputy chief constable from Wales, acting as deputy, as well as other temporary cover, has been £118,345 and is likely to rise to £145,057 by the end of December.
The continued cost of this cover in Mr Power’s absence is expected to be £13,400 a month next year. Senator Le Marquand gave the figures after Deputy Bob Hill asked for an update on the investigation by the Wiltshire Constabulary into allegations against Mr Power.
Article posted on 18th November, 2009 - 2.57pm
Police inquiries costs spiral towards £1.5m