The Act – Section by Section Part 1 – Police Reform Chapter 2 – the Police Service of Scotland
20.This Chapter makes provision in relation to the Police Service of Scotland. Section 6 establishes the Police Service of Scotland or, in Gaelic, Seirbheis Phoilis na h-Alba as a constabulary comprising a constable holding the office of chief constable, one or more constables holding the office of deputy chief constable, one or more constables holding the office of assistant chief constable, and individuals holding the office of constable. The remaining provisions in Chapter 2 make detailed provision for the appointment and terms of office of constables of the Service, (including the ranks a constable may hold) and for the jurisdiction, powers, duties and other functions of those constables. Provision is also made for offences which may be committed by constables of the Police Service and for liability for their unlawful conduct.