Police Scotland has appointed two new ACCs for their leadership team. 

Already a Chief Superintendent within the force, David Duncan has served in a range of local policing, detective and support roles since joining Strathclyde Police in 1995. 

Meanwhile, Chief Superintenent Wendy Middleton will be moving over from PSNI where she is currently in Local Policing. 

The Authority launched a recruitment campaign on 9 December 2022.

Start dates for the new ACCs have not yet been announced. 

The salary for an Assistant Chief Constable with Police Scotland is £130,729.

Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone said: “I congratulate our new Assistant Chief Constables on their appointments and welcome Wendy to Police Scotland. David and Wendy provide considerable experience and will join a stable team which is focused on public service and a shared mission to keep people safe. I thank all the candidates who stepped forward for what has been a demanding and competitive process.”

SPA Chair Martyn Evans said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of David Duncan and Wendy Middleton to the role of Assistant Chief Constable with Police Scotland. David and Wendy are experienced police officers who bring a range of skills to strengthen and support the Chief Constable and wider leadership team. I am confident they will make a significant contribution to policing in Scotland in the period ahead.”