Nov 21 2008 by Simon Walton, Evening Gazette
TWO Cleveland Police officers and two civilian members of staff have been suspended over alleged misconduct.
An internal investigation by the force is now under way.
The two civilian workers were sent home from work on November 4, while the two police officers were suspended the following day.
The police officers are understood to be a senior officer and a detective based in Middlesbrough.
A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: “Two police officers and two members of police staff have been suspended in relation to allegations of misconduct. Inquiries are ongoing.
“There are no criminal matters being considered and this is an internal investigation only at this stage.”
The force would not reveal what the alleged misconduct was.
Steve Matthews, chairman of the Cleveland Police Federation, said he could not comment on the civilian workers, who were not members of the police union.
He added: “I can confirm that two police officers are being investigated for alleged misconduct.”
