Hertfordshire Deputy Police Commissioner resigns (From Watford Observer)

Deputy Police Crime Commissioner, Rachel Frosh, resigns

11:27am Wednesday 13th February 2013 in News By Ben Endley, Senior reporter

Deputy Police Crime Commissioner Rachel Frosh has resigned from her post after creating a storm of controversy by retweeting a quote from Adolf Hitler.

Commissioner David Lloyd confirmed he had accepted his deputy’s resignation from her £20,000 a year, two-days a week role this morning.

Mr Lloyd said: "I am sad to have to accept Rachel’s resignation. She has taken the honourable course of action by making this decision and I will miss her valuable contribution to my work to further improve policing and crime reductions for the public of Hertfordshire."

Dr Frosh said: "I appreciate that David must have constructive relationships with all political parties.

"I recognise that I am not able to fully comment on some political issues whilst remaining as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner. It is therefore with great regret that I have tendered my resignation this morning."