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Police Sergeant Fired for Harassing Driving School Over Son

2/2/2026

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Police Sergeant Gabriel Chandler was dismissed without notice for gross misconduct after harassing Intensive UK, a driving instruction company.
His conduct stemmed from his son’s failure to meet driving-course requirements.
From February to August 2022, Chandler made threatening calls and emails, claiming he would have the company's bosses jailed.
A misconduct panel found his behavior discredited the police and undermined public trust, ruling dismissal was the only appropriate outcome.

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Story summary

Police Sergeant Gabriel Chandler was dismissed without notice for gross misconduct after harassing Intensive UK, a driving instruction company.
His conduct stemmed from his son’s failure to meet driving-course requirements.
From February to August 2022, Chandler made threatening calls and emails, claiming he would have the company's bosses jailed.
A misconduct panel found his behavior discredited the police and undermined public trust, ruling dismissal was the only appropriate outcome.