Former Police Scotland Sergeant Jailed for Rape

Campbell Petrie, a former sergeant with Police Scotland, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of raping two women and committing various sexual and physical offences over a 17-year period. The High Court in Glasgow found him guilty of eight charges, including four counts of rape, with the offences occurring between 2006 and 2023.

Judge Alistair Watson stated that the sentence reflected the seriousness and persistence of Petrie’s crimes, which caused lasting psychological harm to the victims. Following his release, Petrie will be subject to three years of community supervision and will be placed on the sex offenders register.

Concerns about Petrie's behaviour first arose in 2009, but a full investigation only began in 2023 after a second woman reported him. Petrie was arrested and suspended from duty in December 2023 and retired a year later.

His conviction has sparked discussions about the vetting procedures within Police Scotland, with 45 officers currently suspended for similar allegations.