Written Question · S3W-12148 · Session 3
What the roles are of (a) local police forces and (b) HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in investigating and establishing misconduct on the p…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the roles are of (a) local police forces and (b) HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in investigating and establishing misconduct on the part of police officers and what discretion these organisations have in taking disciplinary proceedings if misconduct is established.
The answer
Chief constables are solely responsible for operational matters within their police force. This includes investigating and establishing misconduct and taking disciplinary proceedings where necessary. Detailed rules for handling cases of misconduct or inefficiency are set out in the Police (Conduct) (Scotland) Regulations 1996 and the Police (Efficiency) (Scotland) Regulations 1996. Similar regulations apply to senior officer ranks. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary has no locus in police officer misconduct proceedings.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-12148 by reference.