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<p>It is a matter for police and crime commissioners to satisfy themselves that all
pertinent facts are taken into consideration when appointing a chief constable. During
any period when the chief constable is unable to exercise his or her duties, the current
deputy chief constable is required to perform the functions of the chief constable.</p><p>The
Police Reform Act 2002 sets out the requirements on the Independent Police Complaints
Commission (IPCC) to provide information about its investigations, including outcomes,
to complainants and other parties. For investigations into matters relating chief
constables, these requirements extend to Police and Crime Commissioners where they
are the appropriate authority. The IPCC publishes its investigation reports subject
to a harm test, including consideration of the risk of prejudicing any coronial, criminal
or disciplinary proceedings. The IPCC is required by law to publish any learning recommendations
it makes.</p>
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