Misconduct proven against Devon and Cornwall Police deputy chief
Mr Colwell was suspended for alleged "professional standards breaches" in November over claims he used his work mobile phone to exchange messages of a "personal nature".The tribunal was held on 18 July and chaired by the chief constable of Lincolnshire Police.
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