Police watchdog confirms probe into chief will not end after shock departure

Chief constable retires following two allegations of workplace relationships

Watchdog confirms inquiry into Scott Chilton, of Hampshire Constabulary, for potential gross misconduct.

Police watchdog confirms probe into chief will not end after shock departure

The police watchdog has confirmed it is investigating former Hampshire chief constable Scott Chilton for two alleged undisclosed relationships

Top chief constable quits amid investigation into 'past relationship with junior officer' and gross misconduct probe

Former counter-terror officer Scott Chilton retired from the force after the police watchdog served him notice of a new investigation into alleged gross misconduct.

IOPC statement regarding investigation into Hampshire and Isle of Wight Chief Constable Scott Chilton | Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)

IOPC statement regarding investigation into Hampshire and Isle of Wight Chief Constable Scott Chilton Nick.Baker Mon, 07/04/2025 - 16:16 News No Image IOPC staff Media team member IOPC director Derrick Campbell said: “This morning (7 April), we notified the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Chief Constable, Scott Chilton, that he is under investigation for potential gross misconduct.“This follows indications that he may have potentially…