Ex-police chief who had affairs with two officers guilty of gross misconduct
Summary
Scott Chilton, the former chief constable of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight police, was found guilty of serious misconduct for having sexual relationships with two officers under his command while on duty. The hearing revealed he lied about these relationships, abused his power, and pressured one officer to keep it secret. He retired in April 2025 after a 33-year career.Key Facts
- Scott Chilton had sexual relationships with two subordinate officers while holding senior police ranks.
- He engaged in sexual activity with one officer during work hours and while leading major incidents.
- Chilton repeatedly lied about these relationships when applying for and during his role as chief constable.
- He abused his position by pressuring one officer to hide their relationship and delete messages.
- He shared confidential information improperly in private messages with one officer.
- The misconduct panel described Chilton's behaviour as showing entitlement, dishonesty, and lack of integrity.
- Chilton retired in April 2025 after 33 years in policing, including work on national investigation standards.
- A related case involved another Hampshire police officer accused of inappropriate relationships who resigned before dismissal.
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