Northamptonshire Police Initiates Recruitment for New Chief Constable

Northamptonshire Police has commenced the process of recruiting a new chief constable, following the dismissal of the previous chief. Nick Adderley was dismissed in June for gross misconduct, after he was found to have lied about his military record. The job advertisement specifies the need for someone who will “lead police officers and staff towards excellence, showing great values and the highest standards of integrity to earn trust and confidence”. Danielle Stone, Northamptonshire’s Labour police, fire and crime commissioner, commented that the new chief would “put the needs of the public above everything”. Mr. Adderley was sacked after it was discovered he had invented key details of his Royal Navy service. Acting chief constable Ivan Balhatchet referred to the situation as “a very dark chapter” in the force’s history. Ms. Stone stated that the procedure to appoint a new chief constable would be “thorough and rigorous,” adding that the selected candidate would play a central role in implementing her forthcoming public safety plan for the county. The position offers a starting salary of £176,000, with applications open until 8 December and interviews planned for January.