Police Chief Dismissed for Wearing Falklands War Medal

A police chief constable has been dismissed for gross misconduct after it was discovered that he wore a Falklands war medal despite being only 15 years old at the time of the conflict. Nick Adderley, who served as the chief constable at Northamptonshire police, was found to have lied about his military rank, length of service, and naval achievements. He falsely implied that he had served in the Falklands war. An investigation revealed that Adderley had exaggerated his military background with "arrogant temerity," leading to his dismissal without notice. He has also been placed on the police barred list. The hearing concluded that Adderley's actions constituted gross misconduct, and he was found guilty of deceiving others about his military service.