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Mr Thorne added: "He cannot possibly have thought his behaviour was anything other than a breach of standards."He said Supt Davies' abused his position and "felt he could act as he liked" with behaviour that ranged from "thoughtless lack of self control, through to deliberate sexualised conduct".

The panel also found the behaviour risked "significant reputation harm" to policing and undermined the authority of leaders.Mr Thorne said anything other than dismissal without notice would risk "harm to recruitment" as it would put off people from joining the force.Dyfed-Powys Police apologised to current and former staff and officers "victimised" by Supt Davies' behaviour and thanked them for their "integrity and courage" in coming forward.

Deputy Chief Constable Ifan Charles said: "I appreciate this case is shocking and may cause concern to the workforce."I would like to reassure you that swift action was taken to suspend former superintendent Gary Davies once allegations were made, and the case has been treated with utmost seriousness.

"As a force, we will use all of the tools available to us to ensure the efficient and swift manner of dismissing those who should no longer hold the office of constable."

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