Counter Corruption Unit

Corruption is any activity carried out by an individual for gain, favour, advancement, or reward that is inconsistent with the proper practice of their office, employment or responsibility.

The Counter Corruption Unit is part of the Professional Standards Department and promotes awareness and understanding of the professional standards expected from our staff and supports the various policies designed to prevent corruption and maintain ethical standards by all members of staff.

Thankfully corruption in the police service in Scotland is a rare event. However, when it does occur it has a disproportionately damaging and negative impact upon individuals, police forces and public confidence. Tayside Police will continue to assess the threats and identify emerging patterns of potential corruption and are committed to minimising the risk through intelligence, prevention and detection.

Education and prevention, combined with a robust investigation strategy, helps to maintain and promote integrity in all areas of the force.

An integral part of the force counter corruption strategy is the need to expose corrupt staff through reporting incidents and supporting proceedings against offenders.

Tayside Police staff are positively encouraged to raise any concerns, and are assured that they can do so in the knowledge that their concerns will be treated in confidence, properly investigated and fairly dealt with. If necessary, a route other than via a line manager may be used to raise such concerns.

Members of the public are also encouraged to report any concerns, which they may have regarding possible corrupt activities of members of Tayside Police.