Ex-Police Chief Used 'Calculated and Manipulative Tactics' to Hide Affairs
The panel said he lied about relationships with two junior officers and used his position to hide misconduct and hinder scrutiny.
- An independent panel found former Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Chief Constable Scott Chilton, 53, guilty of gross misconduct involving four charges related to undisclosed sexual relationships with two subordinate officers.
- Evidence showed Chilton engaged in sexual relationships with two subordinates, including while on duty as a superintendent, and repeatedly denied the affairs to Crime Commissioner Donna Jones despite "overwhelming evidence."
- Seeking to "control the narrative," Chilton pressured one subordinate to "delete and double-delete" messages and instructed her: "You're not going to say anything," the panel concluded.
- Panel chair Michelle Skeer stated Chilton would have been dismissed had he not retired in 2025, adding his actions brought Hampshire Constabulary into disrepute and were "wholly unacceptable."
- The panel concluded Chilton's behavior was "intentional, deliberate and planned," noting his "sense of entitlement" and finding his "abuse of his position was for personal gain" undermined public confidence.
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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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'Bully' chief constable used 'calculated' tactics to manipulate probe into 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...
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...
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