Police ScotlandA Dundee call handler unlawfully accessed police records and disclosed personal information.
Gary Moran admitted four charges under the Data Protection Act and one charge of attempting to defeat the ends of justice at Dundee Sheriff Court.
The 40-year-old accessed police records without a legitimate policing purpose and disclosed personal information between October 21 and August 2024.
The crimes took place while he worked as a call handler in the Dundee Control Room.
Moran was sacked from his role over a separate disciplinary matter, prior to the conclusion of the court case.
He was sentenced on Tuesday to six months in prison.
Detective superintendent Nathan Calderwood, Professional Standards, said: “Gary Moran exploited his position as a call handler by accessing police systems to view records he had no business purpose for seeing.
“He further breached values by passing sensitive information on to third parties.
“Trust and confidence in police officers and staff is essential and people like Gary Moran have no place in Police Scotland.
“Any officer or staff who fails to uphold the high standards we expect will be investigated and appropriate action taken.”
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