The Scottish Police Authority has today, Wednesday 18 January, announced the appointment of two new Assistant Chief Constables (ACCs) to Police Scotland’s leadership team.

David Duncan is currently a Chief Superintendent with Police Scotland having served in a range of local policing, detective and support roles since joining legacy Strathclyde Police in 1995.

Wendy Middleton is currently Chief Superintendent with Local Policing at the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

The appointment follows a process of assessment, interview and selection conducted by the Authority.

Announcing the appointment, Martyn Evans, Chair of the Authority 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.”

Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone QPM 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.”

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David Duncan is a Chief Superintendent with Police Scotland currently working in Corporate Services, prior to this he was Divisional Commander of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.

Chief Superintendent Wendy Middleton works with the Police Service of Northern Ireland attached to Local Policing with responsibility for organisational and operational issues across all 11 districts in Northern Ireland.

The Authority launched a recruitment campaign for Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) on 9 December 2022.

The appointment selection panel was chaired by Martyn Evans, Chair of the Authority, and comprised:

Sir Iain Livingstone QPM, Chief Constable of Police Scotland
Katharina Kasper, SPA Board Member
Sandra Black – Former Chief Executive of Renfrewshire Council, Independent Member
His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) Craig Naylor was an observer to the panel.

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

Start dates for the new ACCs will be agreed in line with their current employment requirements and announced in due course.