Hampshire Police’s chief constable, Scott Chilton, is being heard by a misconduct panel after allegations that he had inappropriate relationships with two female officers, according to reporting. The claims include that one alleged relationship involved conduct while he was on duty, and that messages connected to the affair were allegedly deleted.
The reporting states Chilton was married and held senior rank at the time of the alleged incidents. Different accounts focus on particular aspects of the allegations, including the number of officers involved and the circumstances under which some of the conduct is said to have occurred. The articles describe the allegations being presented to the panel, but they do not indicate the outcome. The panel’s deliberations and any formal findings are presented as pending.
Overall, outlets agree that the hearing relates to alleged misconduct, including purported affairs with colleagues and alleged efforts to remove evidence. They frame the case as an internal disciplinary process rather than a criminal prosecution in the coverage provided.
