Senior Terrorist and Gang Police Officer Suspended on “Criminal Allegation”

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A senior officer who leads Scottish police efforts to fight terrorism and organized crime has been suspended from duty following a ‘criminal allegation’.

The officer, believed to be Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Pat Campbell, was suspended on Wednesday, the Scottish Police Oversight Body (SPA) said.

The prosecution, the prosecution, tasked the police watchdog, the police investigation and review commissioner (Pirc) to investigate the allegation.

A senior official may be suspended if an allegation, if proven, would be serious enough to constitute misconduct or if the nature of the allegation means that the suspension is in the public interest.

The SPA said in a statement: “The Scottish Police Authority has suspended a senior officer from Police Scotland duties.

“The decision was taken after a criminal allegation was brought to the attention of the authority.

“The Police Investigation and Review Commissioner is investigating this allegation under the direction of the Crown Office and the Procurator Fiscal Service.

“The suspension is effective from Wednesday, December 1 and will be reviewed regularly, or if there is a change in circumstances regarding the suspension.”

Mr Campbell’s role, which he took on a year ago, is that of executive head of organized crime, counterterrorism and intelligence, which also covers border policing, cybercrime and forensics. digital.

He is main responsible for cyber capabilities, cyber strategy and technical oversight.

He joined Strathclyde Police in 1995, before the eight Scottish forces merged in 2013 to form Police Scotland.

When the forces merged, he was a Detective Superintendent working in Public Protection and Divisional Crime in Edinburgh.

In August 2018, he was promoted to Chief Detective Superintendent and appointed Strategic Crime Support Officer.

Police Scotland Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Taylor said: “I can confirm that a senior officer from Police Scotland has been suspended by the Scottish Police Authority.

“This relates to a criminal investigation by the Police Investigation and Review Commissioner.

“The Chief of Police has reviewed the Scottish Police Command Structure to ensure the organization continues to meet operational demand.”

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