**Former Police Chief Charged with Fraud and Misconduct** Nick Adderley, the former chief constable of Northamptonshire Police, has been charged with fraud and misconduct in public office. The charges stem from alleged false claims he made during his application to join the police force. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced that the allegations involve misrepresentations regarding his military service and educational qualifications. Malcolm McHaffie, head of the CPS’s Special Crime Division, stated, "We have decided to prosecute former Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley with offences of fraud and misconduct in public office. This follows an Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation into claims made by Mr Adderley in reference to his military service and educational attainments." The decision to prosecute was made after the CPS determined that there was sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and that pursuing criminal proceedings was in the public interest. The CPS collaborated closely with the Independent Office for Police Conduct throughout the investigation. Adderley is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on November 10. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of integrity within the police force and the importance of accountability in public office.