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Kent Police Sergeant Dismissed Over Harassment of Driving School in Refund Dispute

The misconduct panel said his off-duty conduct exploited police status to intimidate a private business.

Overview

  • Gabriel Chandler was sacked without notice after a December 8–12, 2025 misconduct hearing found gross misconduct.
  • He launched a months-long campaign against Intensives UK, with abusive emails, malicious reviews, and up to 30–50 calls per day.
  • Investigators said he invoked his rank, threatened arrests and prison, and made unfounded claims linking the firm to drugs and child sexual exploitation.
  • The dispute began after a £1,359 intensive course booking for his son fell through; the company offered a £1,122 partial refund that he refused.
  • The panel found no evidence of fraud, said Chandler lied to Professional Standards and had a clear conflict of interest, and Kent Police’s standards chief affirmed officers must be held accountable.