Overview

• Will Kerr formally retires by mutual consent after nearly two years suspended amid separate investigations.
• Northern Ireland prosecutors dropped related criminal charges in April but the IOPC continues its distinct inquiry into Kerr’s conduct.
• James Vaughan, who came out of retirement, will remain Interim Chief Constable until a substantive recruitment process concludes.
• Deputy Chief Jim Colwell returns to his role under an 18-month written warning after proven misconduct findings.
• Repeated interim appointments underscore persistent challenges in leadership stability and cross-jurisdictional accountability at Devon and Cornwall Police.