Livingstone appointed chief constable

The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has announced the appointment of Iain Livingstone as the next chief constable of Police Scotland.

He will appointed for a fixed term of four years with the possibility of extension in line with legislation.

The appointment was made by the SPA and approved by Scottish ministers in accordance with the Police and Fire and Reform (Scotland) Act 2012.

Susan Deacon, chair of the SPA announced the appointment, saying: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Iain Livingstone as chief constable of Police Scotland. The decision follows an extremely rigorous and robust selection process which has involved a range of external advice and inputs.”

Iain Livingstone said: “I am extremely proud and humbled to be appointed as Scotland’s next chief constable. It is a great responsibility and opportunity to lead a 22,000 strong team of dedicated and committed professionals, and to harness their ideas and potential in the service of the people of Scotland.”