IOPC investigating allegations against Chief Constable of Northamptonshire over his military service

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is criminally investigating the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire over allegations that he has potentially misrepresented his military service, both in public and in communications with the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner. 

We have advised the Chief Constable in a criminal letter that we are examining possible offences of misconduct in public office and fraud by false representation. After reviewing information gathered so far as part of our investigation, we have also served a gross misconduct notice on the Chief Constable for potential breaches of police professional standards relating to honesty and integrity, orders and instructions and conduct. The serving of such a notice and letter does not mean that any proceedings will necessarily follow. 

The IOPC will continue to gather and review evidence as the investigation progresses and will interview the chief officer in due course. At the end of the investigation, we will decide whether or not to refer a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider any potential offence. We will also decide whether the Chief Constable has any case to answer for disciplinary matters.