Some Police Scotland Officers Not Vetted, Watchdog Finds

Vetting failures are putting officers and staff at risk of being corrupted or targeted by crime gangs, with calls for the Scottish Government to intervene.

A number of Police Scotland officers are seen on June 4, 2016. Andrew Milligan/PA

Police Scotland has been urged to undertake an urgent review after a watchdog found not all of its officers have vetting records.

An investigation by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) also revealed the force does not re-vet employees who hold only recruitment vetting.