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Forty-five Scottish police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women

Original: Forty five Scottish police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women

Police Scotland has suspended forty-five officers over alleged crimes against women, Chief Constable Jo Farrell said, warning that more officers are likely to face action as the force carries out a re-vetting programme. The suspensions underline growing scrutiny of misconduct and violence against women within UK police forces.

Why now: Ongoing public concern about police misconduct and violence against women is drawing attention to the scale of the suspensions.

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Forty five Scottish police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women · BBC News
Chief Constable Jo Farrell says more officers are likely to face action as officers are re-vetted.

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