Former senior police officer Nikki Watson is being investigated by the police watchdog.
Nikki Watson has been confirmed as the new chief fire officer for NorthamptonshireA former senior police officer who is being investigated by the police watchdog has been appointed as a new county fire chief.The county's police, fire and crime panel appointed Ms Watson subject to "completion of due diligence checks".
"This included significant experience of strategic leadership in emergency services and of working collaboratively with partners in that sector and beyond," he added.The panel - which is made up mainly of councillors - met and discussed the appointment on Tuesday. He said there was "no criminal element" to the complaint being investigated by the Independent Office of Police Conduct .
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