Serial rapist police officer passed vetting despite warnings, BBC reveals
BBC Disclosure has revealed that a police officer who was later identified as a serial rapist passed vetting checks despite having a history of inappropriate behavior toward women. Police Scotland is facing scrutiny over its vetting processes and previous claims that there were no missed opportunities.
Why it matters
This case raises critical questions about institutional accountability, police vetting standards, and the safety of vulnerable populations in contact with law enforcement.
Image source, Police Scotland Image caption, PC Alan Greer took his own life in May while under investigation
Scotland investigations correspondent Published 39 minutes ago A police officer - who was later exposed as a violent serial rapist - passed vetting checks to join the force despite having two reports of criminal behaviour against women on his record, BBC Disclosure can reveal.
Alan Greer was investigated by police in 2002 and 2005 for making inappropriate phone calls to women, with one case resulting in a formal police caution.
He was accepted into Strathclyde Police in 2009, despite vetting staff being aware of his previous offending.
The revelation comes a month after Police Scotland told the BBC there had been no "missed opportunities over the years" to identify Greer's offending sooner.
In response to further questions from the BBC, Police Scotland moved to clarify its earlier comments.
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