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Branding force institutionally racist was right thing to do, says Scotland's police chief

Sir Iain Livingstone told the watchdog's meeting on Wednesday it was a difficult thing to say but was absolutely certain it was the truth and the right thing to do.

Daily Record

Rural cops living in rat-infested squalor as Police Scotland struggles with upkeep

Some homes are in such a bad state that neighbours have complained – to their local police station.

Daily Record

Scotland's new top cop must hit ground running as force faces reckoning

New Chief Constable Jo Farrell now has one of the toughest jobs in policing, writes Record View.

Daily Record

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SNP MSP accuses media and police of ‘collusion’ in party finances probe

James Dornan accused Police Scotland of making Nicola Sturgeon’s home look like ‘Fred West’s house’ when it was searched.

The Independent UK

Police Scotland appoints first female chief constable as Jo Farrell takes up post

Chief Constable Farrell will be taking over the role of Sir Iain Livingstone QPM, who will be retiring in August, which she says is one of the most "exciting" jobs in UK policing

Glasgow Live

Police Scotland appoints first female chief constable

Jo Farrell, who is currently in charge of Durham Constabulary, will succeed Sir Iain Livingstone.

The Independent UK

Police Scotland appoints first-ever female Chief Constable

Police Scotland has appointed a new Chief Constable.

The National (Scotland)

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Operation Branchform costs Police Scotland £500,000 in staff wages

The national constabulary is investigating how the SNP spent donations intended for a second independence referendum campaign.

Daily Record

Paigham Mustafa calls for police to act on his case after racism admission

A MUSLIM scholar who has been living in under a fatwa for two decades is hoping his case may get more attention from Police Scotland after the…

The National (Scotland)

Tragic Scots cop murdered in the line of duty given top bravery award

Detective Sergeant William Ross Hunt was murdered in Larkhall when he tried to arrest the suspect in a stabbing.

Daily Record

Search of Nicola Sturgeon’s home ‘proportionate and necessary’, says police chief

Sir Iain Livingstone says move was not politically motivated and defends use of forensic tent outside house

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Police Federation accused of failing women

Whistleblowers and lawyers criticise body for rank and file officers after survey called it an ‘old boys’ network’

The Guardian - UK

Police Scotland chief constable defends 'grotesque' raid on Nicola Sturgeon's home

Iain Livingstone said it was "damaging" to utter "opinion or speculation" without having the knowledge

Daily Record

SNP finance inquiry has been ‘proportionate and necessary’, says police chief

Sir Iain Livingstone refused to be drawn on there being any further arrests related to the investigation.

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Daily Record

Scots police officers fear being called a 'grass' if they confront sexism or misogyny

The new report also found a “boys’ club culture” exists in areas of the service where “the real team meetings happen on the golf course”.

The National (Scotland)

Eight in 10 Police Scotland officers say racism and sexism are problems for force

A MASSIVE 86 per cent of female officers in Police Scotland have either experienced or witnessed misogyny within the force ...

Daily Record

Police Scotland chief's racism admission gives next boss ‘base to build on’

Assistant Chief Constable David Duncan told the BBC that Sir Iain Livingstone's admission was 'a real tangible step forward into making progress'.

The National (Scotland)

Police chief's racism admission gives force foundations to build, says senior officer

Sir Iain Livingstone’s admission that Police Scotland is “institutionally racist and discriminatory” will allow the next chief constable to…

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The Independent UK

Police chief’s admission on racism in force gives next boss ‘a base to build on’

Police Scotland Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone made the admission on Thursday.

Daily Record

Police Scotland could struggle to find new leader after bombshell racism claims

Former justice secretary Kenny MacAskill has accused the Chief Constable of setting off a “bomb” for anyone who takes over.

Daily Record

Police federation slams chief constable's claim Scottish force is institutionally racist

The Scottish Police Federation say the comments will destroy morale and make frontline officers' jobs harder.

Daily Record

Scots lawyer had teeth smashed in brutal racist attack by cops as a young man

Aamer Anwar was told 'this what happens to black boys with big mouths' but refused to back down and later won a legal battle.

Glasgow Live

Police Scotland chief constable says 'institutionally racist force must improve'

Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone QPM spoke at a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority Board on Thursday where he said racism, sexism, misogyny and discrimination exists in the force.

The Independent UK

Sarwar ‘blown away’ by Police Scotland chief’s admission on culture within force

Sir Iain Livingstone said on Thursday that Police Scotland is institutionally racist and discriminatory.

Daily Record

Police Scotland Chief Constable's admission national force is 'racist and sexist' 'could have come sooner'

Sir Iain Livingstone made the comment during a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) board on Thursday.

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