A police force is checking all senior appointments after its former chief constable lied on his CV.
The former Chief Constable of Northamptonshire, Nick Adderley, lied and exaggerated repeatedly on his job application
Acting Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet said chief superintendents and above would be "subject to more stringent checks" and any declared military service and university qualifications would also be scrutinised. "This will look at the level, nature and robustness of vetting and other checks into any information that was provided in support of his appointment," the office said.Mr Adderley's three decade career in the police service ended when the panel upheld all allegations against him following a five-day gross misconduct hearing.
He previously claimed the medal had been given to him by his brother, who had served in the theatre but after the conflict had ended.In a statement afterwards, Mr Adderley told his former colleagues: "I have failed you in that regard, something that I deeply regret, a regret that I will carry with me for the rest of my life."Cheshire Police said: "When he joined the force, he went through the applicable vetting procedures that were in place.
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