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Former Hampshire Chief Constable Scott Chilton Referred for Gross Misconduct Hearing

The watchdog ruled there is a case to answer, prompting the PCC to schedule a disciplinary hearing.

Overview

  • The IOPC said Scott Chilton has a case to answer for alleged breaches covering honesty and integrity, authority, respect and courtesy, orders and instructions, and discreditable conduct.
  • Investigators examined two workplace relationships that were not declared, one before his appointment as chief constable and one during his tenure.
  • Allegations include sex with an officer while on duty before he became chief constable and the alleged abuse of position through a relationship while in post.
  • The watchdog says he failed to disclose a prior relationship during the recruitment process and then repeatedly denied it to senior figures.
  • Hampshire’s OPCC accepted the referral and will set a hearing date, while Chilton remains retired and Alexis Boon now leads the force.