In May 2025, he was served with a second gross misconduct notice in connection with allegations that he was improperly involved in the recruitment of an employee. However, the case was dropped following an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Authority.
Although the police have not released Hansen’s salary, a chief constable in an area the size of Gloucestershire can earn up to £160,000.
Hansen is one of England’s longest serving chief constables, having joined the force in 2013 after serving in the SAS and working for Avon and Somerset Police.
Maggie Blyth served as chief constable of Gloucestershire Police on an interim basis following Hansen’s suspension.
The force said an open and transparent recruitment process will be undertaken to select a permanent chief constable.
Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson said he could not comment on Hansen’s departure due to reporting restrictions on an ongoing gross misconduct case.