It can not issue sanctions but can refer matters for possible criminal investigation. (nypost.com)
The Gloucestershire police inquiry comes after the Electoral Commission met police and prosecutors on Wednesday in an attempt to ensure they do not run out of time to launch possible criminal investigations into Tory funding of the 2015 general election campaign. (theguardian.com)
Despite the fact that the independent firm's report on the inner workings of the highway department appeared to be so disturbing that Republican Councilman George Hoehmann immediately referred it to the district attorney's office for possible criminal investigation, Councilwoman Lasker has remained silent. (rocklandvoice.com)