Tag: Phil Gormley
Letter from Scotland
For Norfolk man Phil Gormley, a policeman’s lot has not turned out to be a happy one. His resignation this week as Scotland’s Chief Constable is a plot worthy of Gilbert and Sullivan. He’s...
Politicians respond to chief constable’s resignation
Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael Matheson today responded in Parliament to the joint statement from the Scottish Police Authority and Phil Gormley, announcing his resignation as Chief Constable.
Mr Matheson said:“As members will be aware,...
Chief Constable Phil Gormley resigns with immediate effect
Police Scotland's chief constable Phil Gormley has resigned following several allegations of gross misconduct.
He had been on special leave since September 2017 while inquiries were conducted into seven complaints made against him. He has denied any...
Letter from Scotland
I count myself lucky. Last weekend I was able to go on my favourite afternoon walk along the Pentland Ridge while the rest of the Scottish population was in bed suffering from flu. Or...
Chief Constable granted special leave following a complaint from colleague
Chief Constable Phil Gormley has been granted special leave following a complaint made against him by a member of his Force Executive.
He denies the allegations and hopes to resume in post after the investigation.
He...
Chief Constable Phil Gormley is under investigation by PIRC
Police Scotland's Chief Constable Phil Gormley is the subject of an investigation by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) following an allegation regarding his conduct.
The investigation followed a referral by the Scottish Police
Mr Gormley said he was...
Vision for future of policing in Scotland laid before Parliament
A vision for the future of policing in Scotland has been laid before the Scottish Parliament following one of the most extensive consultation exercises ever under taken in Scotland.
The Policing 2026 strategy sets out...
Chief Constable announces two senior appointments to join Police Scotland
Chief Constable Phil Gormley has announced two senior appointments to join Police Scotland.
James Gray has been confirmed as Chief Financial Officer and Jude Helliker as Director of People and Development.
James Gray has been Police...
Police Scotland’s Annual Police Plan launched today
Police Scotland’s Annual Police Plan was launched today outlining how police services will be delivered during 2017-2018 and how this will accord with the Force’s long-term strategic vision.
The 2017-2018 Annual Police Plan outlines police operational...
Statement from Chief Constable Phil Gormley following events in London
Police Scotland Chief Constable Phil Gormley has issued the following statement following the events in London yesterday.
He said: "Police Scotland is saddened by the tragic events in London on Wednesday 22 March 2017.
"Our thoughts...
Police launch ‘Keep Safe’ initiative
Chief Constable Phil Gormley has joined the Solicitor General Alison Di Rollo QC and charity ‘I Am Me’ to raise awareness of joint work to tackle Disability Hate Crime today at Police Scotland College,...
Hijab now an optional part of Police Scotland uniform
Police Scotland has announced that the hijab will become an optional part of its uniform.
Officers and staff have always had the option to wear religious headwear.
Today’s announcement formally ratifies the Police Scotland hijab and...
New Deputy Chief Constable for Crime and Operational Support announced
Johnny Gwynne has been appointed by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) as Police Scotland’s Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) for Crime and Operational Support.
Johnny Gwynne has since 2013 been on secondment from Police Scotland to...
Letter from Scotland
The year has begun with rain storms of almost biblical proportions, at least for us in the so-called “temperate” part of the planet. We have endured Storm Frank and Storm Gertrude, and, as I...
Police Scotland’s new Chief Constable Phil Gormley takes up post
Getting out and listening to officers and staff from across Police Scotland will be the focus for Scotland’s new Chief Constable Phil Gormley.
Alongside this, in his first 100 days, the Chief Constable has made...
Phil Gormley QPM appointed Chief Constable of Police Scotland
Phil Gormley QPM, the Deputy Director General of the UK’s National Crime Agency has been appointed by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) as the next Chief Constable of Police Scotland. He will take up the post...
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