The Latest Breaking News from Jo Farrell

45 serving officers suspended from major police force over alleged violence against women and girls

Chief constable Jo Farrell said the officers are currently being investigated over the alleged offences

The Independent UK · Oct 8

45 serving officers suspended over allegations of violence against females

Police Scotland chief constable Jo Farrell also said 8,000 officers are still to be revetted for their roles following a change in regulations.

Evening Standard · Oct 8

Police Scotland chief pays emotional tribute to officers killed in A66 crash

Two police officers died in a car crash on the A66 last month

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Police gathered ‘compelling evidence’ against Peter Murrell, Chief Constable says

Jo Farrell praised staff after the former SNP chief executive admitted embezzling more than £400,000.

Evening Standard · May 28

John Swinney convenes security meeting after terror threat level raised

The national threat level was raised following the incident in Golders Green.

Evening Standard · May 1

Scotland’s top police officer ‘honoured and grateful’ at honour

Two other current and former senior officers in Scotland will receive the King’s Police Medal.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

Around 300 officers required to police protests each week – chief constable

Jo Farrell said the demands of repeated demonstrations is putting pressure on Police Scotland’s workforce.

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025

More protests each weekend creating ‘challenges’ for police – chief constable

Chief Constable Jo Farrell said pressure is being put on officers despite the vast majority of the protests being peaceful.

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025

Police Scotland chief challenged over 'heavy-handed' policing of Palestine protests

THE Chief Constable of Police Scotland has been challenged over the force’s approach to policing pro-Palestine protests, after more than 500…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2025

50 arrests made amid police probe into Scottish 'gang war'

THE number of people charged as part of investigations into a suspected Scottish gang war has hit 50, police have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2025