The appointment of six assistant chief police constables for the new national police force is "another big step forward" for the organisation.
The appointment of six assistant chief police constables for the new national police force is \"another big step forward\" for the organisation.
Police Scotland, which replaces the eight existing forces, becomes operational in April.
Stephen House has already been appointed chief constable, with the six "critical" assistant chief constables now announced by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA).
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