Ex-Police Chief Used 'Calculated and Manipulative Tactics' to Hide Affairs
The panel said Chilton abused his position, lied about both affairs and tried to block scrutiny, and it ruled dismissal would have been justified.
- An independent panel found former Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Chief Constable Scott Chilton, 53, committed gross misconduct through sexual relationships with two subordinate officers; he would have been dismissed had he not retired in April 2025.
- Michelle Skeer, tribunal chair, ruled Chilton's behavior was "intentional, deliberate and planned," emphasizing he repeatedly denied one relationship despite "overwhelming evidence" from witnesses.
- Regarding his second affair, Chilton pressured the junior officer to "delete and double-delete" messages and instructed her "You're not going to say anything." The panel found he demonstrated "calculated and manipulative tactics" to frustrate investigation.
- Chilton will be placed on the College of Policing's barred list for a minimum of five years, preventing him from serving in law enforcement; the panel deemed his conduct "wholly unacceptable" and damaging to the force.
- The full determination will be published on the OPCC website within 10 working days; findings reveal Chilton's behavior demonstrated "total disregard to the office of Chief Constable," suggesting he believed staff served him personally.
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FORMER HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT POLICE CHIEF BARRED AFTER SEX AND LIES SCANDAL
Former Chief Constable of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary Scott Chilton has been found to have committed gross misconduct following a public misconduct hearing. The article FORMER HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT POLICE CHIEF BARRED AFTER SEX AND LIES SCANDAL was published by Isle of Wight News - Island Echo.
'Bully' ex-police chief used 'calculated and manipulative tactics' to hide affairs
Former Hampshire police chief Scott Chilton used "calculated and manipulative tactics" to undermine misconduct proceedings, repeatedly lied about relationships with junior officers and attempted to "control the narrative" as allegations emerged, an independent panel has...
Former police chief tried to hide affairs and undermine misconduct investigation
Former Hampshire police chief Scott Chilton used "calculated and manipulative tactics" to undermine misconduct proceedings, repeatedly lied about relationships with junior officers and attempted to "control the narrative" as allegations emerged, an independent panel has...
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