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Mike Barton, Durham's chief constable, has long been a brave and outspoken advocate for decriminalisation of drugs, pointing out prohibition failed to stop supply while funding organised crime.

Families have long been aggrieved about Bettison's involvement for South Yorkshire police following the disaster, particularly as he went on to become the chief constable at Merseyside in 1998.

A chief constable has been arrested.

Another, a firefighter and local constable, has been found and hospitalized with serious injuries.

"The police ombudsman has concluded with great sadness that the judgment and leadership of the chief constable and assistant chief constable have been seriously flawed," the report said.

The investigation continues and the former chief constable and deputy chief constable have been sacked for gross misconduct in recent months following separate misconduct hearings.

Two more people, including a serving constable, have been arrested by police investigating the "plebgate" row.

The Yard said the detective sergeant involved had been demoted to detective constable, and the five constables had been formally reprimanded.

But several departing chief constables have been openly critical.

Many chief constables have been trying to recruit more volunteer special constables.

Two North Wales Police constables have been dismissed - one for harassment and the other for drink driving.