Shocking Figures Reveal Domestic Abuse by Scottish Police Officers and Support Staff

A report set to be discussed by the Scottish Police Authority has revealed that 140 complaints of domestic abuse were made against police officers and support staff over a 12-month period, with 125 reports involving serving officers. The majority of perpetrators were males, with 80% of the 99 named individuals being men. The report highlights the need for "institutional change" within Police Scotland, with a total of 23 repeat offenders identified, including a chief inspector. The offenses were categorized into sexual offending, other domestic-related criminality, and non-crime domestic incidents.

Key Takeaways:

• 140 complaints of domestic abuse were made against police officers and support staff over 12 months, with 125 reports involving serving officers.
• 80% of the 99 named perpetrators were males, while 20% were females.
• 23 repeat offenders were identified, including 16 constables, 2 sergeants, 2 inspectors, and 1 chief inspector.
• 2 repeat offenders were police employees.
• Offenses were categorized into 4 sexual offending, 81 other domestic-related criminality, and 55 non-crime domestic incidents.
• 14 recommendations made 12 months prior to this report are still being addressed.

Statistics:

• 125 reports of domestic abuse by serving officers.
• 15 reports of domestic abuse by civilian force employees.
• 99 named perpetrators of domestic abuse.
• 80% of named perpetrators were males.
• 20% of named perpetrators were females.
• 23 repeat offenders, including 16 constables, 2 sergeants, 2 inspectors, and 1 chief inspector.
• 2 repeat offenders were police employees.

Sources:

• "Police Perpetrated Domestic Abuse" report by Police Scotland.
• Zero Tolerance Scotland charity.