Police chief dismissed after panel finds he lied about military record
The Guardian|June 22, 2024
A police chief constable who wore a Falklands war medal despite being 15 at the time of the conflict has been dismissed without notice and placed on the police barred list after being found guilty of gross misconduct.
Jessica Murray
Police chief dismissed after panel finds he lied about military record

Nick Adderley, the chief constable at Northamptonshire police, exaggerated his military rank, length of service and naval achievements, including implying that he served in the Falklands war, a hearing was told.

A panel found Adderley, who had already been suspended, guilty of gross misconduct yesterday. He has 10 days to appeal against the decision.

The panel, chaired by Callum Cowx, who served in the navy, the army and the police, found all allegations against Adderley proven, saying they found "his audacity to be quite staggering", adding that he had lied over many years with "arrogant temerity". "By wearing medals he was not entitled to wear, he stole their richly deserved valour and recognition, and his explanation was risible," he said.

John Beggs KC, representing the office of the Northamptonshire police, fire and crime commissioner, said Adderley had carried out a "sustained, mendacious deceit", and had lied on his CV and application form.

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