So the allegation is that he did ‘make or sign a false, misleading or inaccurate statement pertaining to an official record or in a statement regarding a police officer’s duties; – destroy, conceal, alter or erase an entry in an official document or record.’
This is a serious allegation. Also- it pertains to the investigation into previous misconduct by the previous chief.
That allegation was that: The preliminary findings alleged the "senior administration allowed, tolerated, encouraged, participated in, and/or was wilfully blind to workplace harassment of all kinds, intimidation of subordinates, retaliatory discipline, and potential alleged criminal conduct and/or misconduct under the [Police Services Act]."
So the deceit is related to that accusation. Which was leveled against the senior managers and chief. But the chief resigned and the proceedings stopped.
It’s significant. I bet he resigns before the hearing.