Justice Secretary Angela Constance has welcomed the appointment of Jo Farrell as Police Scotland’s first female Chief Constable.
The current Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary, Ms Farrell was appointed by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) following a robust six-week assessment process and will take up the post later this year, replacing Sir Iain Livingstone QPM, who is retiring in August.
Background
The Scottish Police Authority appointment was approved by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on behalf of Scottish Ministers, as set out in the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012.
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