Charity urges Police Scotland to reveal details of alleged abuse cases
A Scottish charity is demanding greater transparency after data showed that nearly 70% of suspended officers are under investigation for alleged violence against women.
Figures released by STV News reveal that 53 Police Scotland officers have been suspended, and 26 of them are being investigated for alleged domestic abuse, stalking or sexual abuse, accounting for roughly 1% of the workforce. Rape Crisis Scotland’s external affairs manager, Nicola Love, argues that perpetrators exist across all professions, including policing, and that inadequate safeguarding, weak vetting and protracted investigations undermine confidence.
She highlighted the case of former sergeant Campbell Petrie, whose rape conviction took two years of suspension before he retired, and the example of Alan Greer, who passed vetting despite warnings about his behavior toward women. Love called for institutional transparency to show how such failures are being corrected. Police Scotland has been contacted for comment but has not responded.
Why it matters
Public confidence in policing hinges on transparent handling of abuse allegations within the force.
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