Overview
- Police Scotland has linked at least 15 victims to serving officer Alan Greer and investigators say more victims and serious offences, including attempted murders and sexual assaults, are still being uncovered.
- Greer died by suicide in May days after police raided his home as part of the probe, so there will be no criminal trial against him.
- Records show Greer was investigated in 2002 and received a formal caution in 2005 but was still recruited by Strathclyde Police in 2009, and an HMICS review found about 8,800 legacy staff were not re‑vetted after the 2013 merger.
- Police Scotland has opened one of its largest anti‑corruption inquiries, says current vetting rules would have barred Greer, and a confidential briefing labelled 'Operation Submarine' stated he would not pass today's recruitment checks.
- National and independent external reviews led by policing bodies will examine the 2009 recruitment decision, while investigators focus on identifying and supporting victims, many of whom are sex workers and may have been less likely to report abuses.