New chief inspector of constabulary named

Gillian Imery will succeed Derek Penman as chief inspector of constabulary when he retires at the end of this month.

She is expected to take up her official duties early next month.

Mrs Imery, currently assistant inspector of constabulary, will deliver an annual programme of independent inspection, monitoring and evaluation of Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority.

She will also provide professional independent advice on police matters, publishing reports of inspections and producing an annual report to ministers on the police service in Scotland.

Derek Penman is retiring this month.