Ex-Scottish police officer jailed 12 years for abusing two women

Former Police Scotland sergeant Campbell Petrie has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of raping two women and committing sexual and physical offenses against them over a 17-year period. The offences, committed in Glasgow between 2006 and 2023, were initially reported in 2009 but no further action was taken due to insufficient evidence.

A full investigation began in 2023 after a second woman came forward with allegations of rape. The judge described Petrie's crimes as "severely abusive, exploitative and violent," praising the victims for their "remarkable courage" throughout the court proceedings. Petrie will be subject to an additional three years of supervision and monitoring in the community and placed on the sex offenders register.

This conviction has renewed concerns about vetting procedures within Police Scotland, with 45 serving officers suspended in connection with allegations of violence against women and girls.

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