West Yorkshire’s chief constable has announced his retirement – more than two years after he was suspended from his job on bribery allegations.
Chief Constable Mark Gilmore tendered his resignation to the West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) Office today, the office said.
A PCC spokesperson said: “Today the Office of the PCC has received notification from Chief Constable Mark Gilmore of his intention to retire from the service.
“A recruitment process will begin in due course but in the meantime Dee Collins will continue in post as Temporary Chief Constable of West Yorkshire.”
Mr Gilmore was suspended in June 2014 following allegations of bribery in connection with the award of vehicle contracts while working for The Police Service of Northern Ireland.
An investigation into alleged misconduct by the Independent Police Complaints Commission is ongoing.
While Mr Gilmore’s suspension was lifted in April 2015, he did not return to his post.
Mr Gilmore has been working on a ‘transition project’ for the National Police Chiefs’ Council – the successor to the Association of Chief Police Officers.
Mr Gilmore has continuously denied any involvement in the alleged corruption saying he has conducted himself with honesty and integrity.
