Gloucestershire Police Chief Constable investigated over allegation of gross misconduct
The IOPC is investigating.
The head of Gloucestershire Police is being investigated over an allegation of gross misconduct.
The probe relates to Chief Constable Rod Hansen's handling of an allegation against a member of staff, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.
The investigation follows a referral in August from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire, the watchdog said.
An IOPC spokesperson said: "We can confirm we are investigating conduct allegations against the Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Constabulary, Rod Hansen.
"The investigation concerns his handling of an allegation against a member of staff, and whether relevant policies and procedures were subsequently followed.
"We have today served a gross misconduct notice on the Chief Constable to advise him his conduct is subject to investigation.
"Such a notice does not necessarily mean any disciplinary proceedings will follow.
"Our investigation is ongoing."