Former Police Officer Claims He Was Obstructed in Car Allowance Inquiry

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A former member of a police anti-corruption squad claims he was obstructed when he uncovered what he saw as unfairness and inconsistencies in the awarding of car allowances to senior officers.

Former Detective Constable Frank Kitt has spoken exclusively to the Western Mail about his battle with South Wales Police, which has culminated in a complaint against Chief Constable Barbara Wilding to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, alleging that, in her capacity as head of the force, she failed in her duty to support him in his inquiries.

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Former Police Officer Claims He Was Obstructed in Car Allowance Inquiry

Mr Kitt, who lives in Carmarthenshire, says he found that a number of senior officers, including the chief constable, as well as civilian managers, had been given the right to claim an essential car user's allowance, which he did not consider appropriate. South Wales Police has now confirmed that although Ms Wilding was offered an essential car user's allowance, she did not take it up.

Information disclosed to Mr Kitt following a requ...

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