Police Death Report
A report has severely criticised Wiltshire Police Authority over the death of Wiltshire's Deputy Chief Constable, David Ainsworth, who took his own life.
Latest ITV News reports
Inquest into death of top police officer continues
Critical report into death of top police officer
A report out today has criticised Wiltshire Police Authority over the death of Assistant Chief Constable David Ainsworth
Read the full storyPolice inquest - partner criticises force's handling
Cordelia Lynch's full report on the inquest into the death of former Wiltshire Deputy Chief Constable David Ainsworth. The coroner ruled that he took his own life.
Advertisement
David Ainsworth Inquest: Union calls for tougher vetting of senior police officers
The trade union Unison has called for a more rigorous vetting of senior police officers after a coroner ruled that a deputy chief constable took his own life while he was being investigated for misconduct.
Unison, which is representing some of the staff who made complaints against David Ainsworth, called on Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, the Independent Police Complaints Commission, the Association of Chief Police Officers and Home Office ministers to work together to avoid a repeat.
The union also says that the women who complained of sexual harassment by Mr Ainsworth were badly let down by the police service and the way it responds to unacceptable behaviour in the workplace.
David Ainsworth Inquest: Wiltshire Police statement
A statement has been released on behalf of Wiltshire Police Authority and Wiltshire Police in response to the inquest into the death of David Ainsworth
– Chris Hoare, Wiltshire Police Authority ChairmanOur sincere and heartfelt thoughts and sympathies are with David’s family, partner Joanna and friends in these tragic circumstances.
This has been an exceptionally difficult period for all concerned, not only for David’s family, partner and friends, but also for many within our organisation.
We note that the coroner recognised that we had put in place comprehensive welfare arrangements which focused on David’s needs...
– Chris Hoare, Wiltshire Police Authority ChairmanThirteen members of staff raised a total of 26 individual allegations which were being investigated by an outside force at the time of David Ainsworth’s tragic death.
The staff and managers who came forward did so bravely, rightly and properly. They will continue to receive our full support
David Ainsworth was "made to feel like a pariah"
As a verdict of suicide is recorded into the death of former Deputy Chief Constable David Ainsworth of Wiltshire Police, we hear from his partner, Joanna Howes. She says he was ostracised by the force.
Top police officer "took his own life"
The coroner at the inquest into the death of David Ainsworth, the former Deputy Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police, has recorded a verdict that he took his own life whilst suffering from depression.
Advertisement
Final day of inquest into death of police officer
The inquest into the death of one of Wiltshire's leading police officers is expected to end today. David Ainsworth, who was the county's Deputy Chief Constable, was found hanged at his home in Devizes in March last year.
Inquest into death of top police officer continues
The inquest into the death of former Deputy Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police continues
Read the full storyEstranged wife of David Ainsworth speaks at inquest
The estranged wife of the former Deputy Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police said he had spoken about taking his own life.
David Ainsworth was the subject of an internal investigation when he was found dead at his home in March 2011.
Emma Ainsworth said his ultimate goal was to become Chief Constable and "Sir David" but he feared he was going to lose his job.
The hearing at Trowbridge continues.