Senior officer's '˜dismay' as fraud cop awaits sentencing

Brown, an Inspector in the BTP, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court last month and admitted two charges of fraudulently gaining nearly £175,000 while working a second job as a financial advisor. He will learn his fate on August 29.

Deputy Chief Constable Adrian Hanstock said: “Cases like this undermine the commitment of hardworking officers and can undoubtedly lead to a loss of trust in the police.

“Understandably, the public will be dismayed to believe an officer would behave in this way.

“We share this dismay and following this admission, we will now accelerate a misconduct hearing, which could not be considered until the court had reached a decision.”