The Latest Breaking News from Jo Farrell

Murdered man's family criticise 'callous and insulting' Chief Constable

THE family of a banker who was shot on his doorstep say they are still being “kept in the dark” by Police Scotland as they criticised their…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2024

Men charged with rape have never been recorded as female, police tell MSPs

POLICE Scotland has insisted there are no cases of men who have been charged with rape being recorded as being female by the force.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2024

Police Scotland 'won't get body-worn cameras till 2025', Justice Secretary told

BODY-WORN cameras for police may not be rolled out to officers until March 2025, the general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation has said…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2024

Police Scotland chief constable apologises to LGBT+ communities of Scotland

THE chief constable of Police Scotland has apologised to LGBT+ communities in Scotland for "policing’s role in enforcing laws which…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

Failing mental health service and courts overwhelm police, says Scottish chief

Police Scotland’s Jo Farrell says other agencies need to ‘step up’ and allow officers to focus on core duties

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024

Independent inquiry into 2005 murder of Emma Caldwell announced

Scottish government says judge-led public inquiry will look at ‘serious failings’ of police investigation, as killer appeals against conviction

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024

Scotland's police chief paid lower English tax rate before switch

SCOTLAND’S new police chief has been paying lower tax rates by being registered in England, it has emerged...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023

Police chief accepts using force car to take her home was ‘error of judgment’

Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell used the vehicle when her train home to the north of England was cancelled during Storm Babet.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

Building a better future for women: ACT honours leader

ACT's Australian of the Year recipient is Jo Farrell, who has led the way for more women and girls to engage in the construction industry.

AAP · Oct 30, 2023

Police Scotland's new chief agrees force is 'institutionally discriminatory'

Police Scotland’s new chief constable has said she agrees with her predecessor that the force is “institutionally discriminatory”.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023