The board said the investigation found Chief Farooq Sheikh's actions demonstrated “a significant and continuing lapse in professional judgment and conduct” that was “dishonourable" to the RPS.
Farooq Sheikh, who was hired by the police force in 2023 to take over from outgoing chief Evan Bray, was removed from active service in April, pending an investigation by the Public Complaints Commission.
The board said the investigation found Chief Farooq Sheikh's actions demonstrated “a significant and continuing lapse in professional judgment and conduct” that was “dishonourable" to the RPS.
Farooq Sheikh, who was hired by the police force in 2023 to take over from outgoing chief Evan Bray, was removed from active service in April, pending an investigation by the Public Complaints Commission.