Police officer who raped two women jailed for 12 years
Summary
A former police sergeant in Scotland named Campbell Petrie was sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping two women and committing other abusive crimes between 2006 and 2023. Petrie will be monitored for three years after his release, and his case is one of several involving police officers in Scotland accused of serious sexual offenses.Key Facts
- Campbell Petrie was convicted of eight charges, including rape and physical abuse of two women in Glasgow.
- His crimes occurred over 17 years, from 2006 to 2023.
- Petrie was arrested first in 2009 but not charged due to lack of evidence; he was re-arrested and charged in 2023.
- After retiring from the police force in 2024, he was found guilty in September 2026.
- He will be supervised for three years after serving his 12-year prison sentence.
- Other Police Scotland officers recently convicted or charged with similar crimes include Alan Greer, Cameron Ross, and John Williamson.
- Police Scotland is reviewing officers with renewed vetting rules and currently has 45 officers suspended over violence allegations against women.
- The convictions highlight ongoing concerns about misconduct and background checks within Police Scotland.
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