THUNDER BAY — The city's deputy police chief will return to work next week after being suspended for the past year.
The Thunder Bay Police Services Board on Friday announced that Ryan Hughes has been reinstated to his post following an external investigation.
A statement from the board said all but two of the allegations against Hughes were found to be unsubstantiated.
"The substantiated allegations relate to breaches of the requirement for confidentiality arising from the improper disclosure of police information to TBPS Senior Officers and an external peer Deputy Chief of Police," the board's statement reads.
The board said it has reviewed investigation's findings and that "appropriate corrective action" has been taken, adding that Hughes has accepted the results of the review and subsequent informal resolution.
The suspension for Hughes has been lifted and he is set to return to active service, beginning on Feb. 27.
The board said a return-to-work plan for Hughes is being finalized.
Earlier this week, police services board secretary John Hannam confirmed that the board had received a report relating to the allegations against Hughes, and that a decision was expected soon.
