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by paul huTchEon Political Editor comments heard on police drama Life on Mars, starring Philip Glenister as an 80s cop with a line in dodgy humour.

It is understood Jamieson, who was part of the Major Investigation Team, is on restricted duties as a result of the complaint.

The senior officer’s speech was made as his female colleague moved to a new post.

An insider said the officer had been “full of praise” for her but added that he had also made stupid comments.

He added: “He knows he made a mistake.” A police source said: “It was an attempt at humour that has unfortunately been taken the wrong way. It is not believed there was any attempt to cause distress to the individual.”

At this stage, the investigator must provide an assessment of whether, if proven, the alleged conduct would amount to misconduct or gross misconduct.

News of the probe comes after the Met in London was blasted for the way it treated women at a vigil for tragic Sarah Everard.

A source said: “This is like something from Life on Mars. It’s good this sort of thing is being investigated and not swept under the carpet. Senior officers should know how to behave.”

Jamieson led a murder hunt after Graham Williamson was shot in Blantyre last year and made a plea for information in October after Daniel Greer was found dead in his Airdrie house.

He also fronted the police operation that led to Robert McPhee and John Miller being jailed in 2018 for a savage campaign of kidnappings, violence and intimidation.

Jamieson, who is being represented by the Scottish Police Federation, will be given an opportunity to make written or oral representations. Chief

Superintendent Andy McDowall, head of Police Scotland’s Professional Standards Department, said: “We have received a complaint which is being progressed and it is not appropriate to comment in further detail on those specific matters.

“More generally, sexism and discrimination of any kind is entirely unacceptable. Because of their position, our officers are held to higher standards than ordinary members of the public and this is made clear from the first day of training.

“The vast majority of our officers conduct themselves in line with our values of fairness, integrity and respect.”