Top police adviser to stand down
DEREK Penman, Scotland’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, is to retire in March, he announced yesterday.
Penman has spent 33 years in policing, and was appointed HM Chief Inspector – the senior professional police adviser to ministers – in 2014.
He said yesterday he had “consistently sought to improve policing across Scotland, addressing significant issues and making recommendations for change”.
Justice Secretary Michael Matheson said: “I am very grateful to Derek for his unstinting service to the public over 33 years.
“In his inspectorate role, he has provided significant, independent oversight and challenge to the service and the Scottish Police Authority, at a key time for policing.”