Serial rapist police officer passed vetting despite warnings, BBC reveals

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When pressed if there were no missed red flags, she said "At this stage, we've got no evidence to suggest that is the case…" Asked if there were any vetting issues in relation to Greer, ACC Ratcliff said the vetting landscape is "markedly different" today, that Greer would not have passed current vetting checks, but she did not offer further details.

It said it had "provided answers to questions relating to Alan Greer's offending during the course of his police career" and did not believe it had been answering questions about his police vetting record. He said the vetting landscape in 2009, though not as strict as today, should still have meant Greer's past would preclude entry to the police.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We have been completely open and transparent around information which can be shared in relation to the ongoing investigation into Alan Greer. The force said it was unclear whether the 2002 offence formed part of the interview process, or was known by vetting staff.

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It said it had "provided answers to questions relating to Alan Greer's offending during the course of his police career" and did not believe it had been answering questions about his police vetting record.
When pressed if there were no missed red flags, she said "At this stage, we've got no evidence to suggest that is the case…" Asked if there were any vetting issues in relation to Greer, ACC Ratcliff said the vetting…
The force said it was unclear whether the 2002 offence formed part of the interview process, or was known by vetting staff.
He said the vetting landscape in 2009, though not as strict as today, should still have meant Greer's past would preclude entry to the police.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We have been completely open and transparent around information which can be shared in relation to the ongoing investigation into Alan Greer.

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