Not all Police Scotland officers and staff have vetting records, review finds

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Not all Police Scotland officers and staff have vetting records, review finds
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The force is now being advised by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland to undertake an urgent review to ensure that all workers have been subject to at least recruitment vetting.

A probe by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland also revealed the force does not re-vet employees who hold only recruitment vetting.

There was no check or review of vetting clearances held by officers and staff employed by legacy forces on the creation of Police Scotland in April 2013.Police Scotland does not re-vet officers or staff who hold only recruitment vetting. Among the 15 recommendations, the watchdog is also calling for an"annual integrity review" and policies should allow all levels of vetting clearance to be"refused, suspended or withdrawn".

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