First woman appointed as police Tayside divisional commander

Nicola Russell has 20 years policing experience in Scotland, England and Australia.

Police Scotland is institutionally discriminatory, but progress has been made according to the new divisional commander for Tayside.

Chief superintendent Nicola Russell is the first woman to hold the post.

Tackling Dundee’s drug issues and hate crime as well as a commitment to community policing are among her priorities.

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