The Suffolk Hyde Affair - Doc 54 DCFO Ken Seager

Suffolk County Council

Fire Service

To: Sub Officer J. A. Tiffen (752)
Station: 16, Normanshurst
KES/SIS/DISC
ACFO Seager
(01473) 588939
1 March 1999

Dear Sub Officer Tiffen,

IMPORTANT

Notification that you are the subject of an investigation under the Fire services (Discipline) Regulations, 1985
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 7 of the above Regulations, I am writing to notify you that I have received information which leads me to believe that you may have committed an offence, or offences, under the Fire Services (Discipline) Regulations, 1985

The circumstances which I have asked to be investigated are:

1. The failure of Ff. M. J. Hyde to revert to firefighter rank in February, 1999.

It is my intention to carry out an investigation into the allegations, and I have appointed Divisional Officer Graham Smith to assist me. He will shortly be making arrangements to interview you in relation to this matter, and I would suggest that you use the opportunity to make a statement in reply.

However, you are not obliged to say anything, or to answer any questions put to you at an interview, unless you choose to do so. I must also warn you that anything said or written by you in connection with this matter may also be used in evidence at any subsequent disciplinary hearing.

I enclose two copies of this notification. One should be signed by you and returned immediately to the officer serving this notice on you. The other copy is for your use, and I would strongly recommend that you pass it to your union representative. You are entitled to seek the advice of your union in this matter, and for a representative of the union to be present at any interview hereafter.

If you have any questions about the disciplinary process which the officer serving this is unable to answer, please do not hesitate to contact me at Brigade Headquarters.

Yours sincerely

K. E. Seager,
Assistant Chief Fire Officer (Technical)
Brigade Investigating Officer

I acknowledge receipt of this notification. I understand I am the subject of an investigation under the Fire Services (Discipline) regulations, 1985.


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