A Police Scotland Sex Offender police officer, Craig Glen, has been convicted of sexually abusing two female colleagues while on duty.
Craig Glen, a police officer, engaged in inappropriate touching during separate occurrences in a patrol car.
Craig Glen, 37, was convicted of inappropriate communication with the officers, despite asserting that his remarks constituted “banter.”
Sheriff Paul Reid postponed sentencing seeking background checks during a trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
The court was informed that Craig Glen, a married individual, was employed in the major organised crime unit in Glasgow, alongside two other police.
Craig Glen and a female associate were in a vehicle together in the Springburn district of the city on Boxing Day in 2016.
It was said that Craig Glen had rested his hand on her right thigh while they were halted at a traffic signal before subsequently moving it up her leg, a claim he refuted during the trial.
The female officer said she was “disgusted, shocked” and felt “belittled” by Craig Glen’s conduct.
On the second occasion, in June 2021, another officer was in the passenger seat on her first day on the job while Glen was behind the wheel of the car.
The court heard Craig Glen had gone to change gear and brushed his hand against her leg, which she initially “laughed off”.
Craig Glen touched her again on the thigh two further times which he stated he was “unaware” of.
He denied making a comment that he had to “contain himself,” but did admit buying her dinner “on a few occasions”.
Craig Glen further denied making sexualised comments after the officer confided in him about her marriage and an allergy to latex.
He said: “If I made a comment it would have been banter.”
Craig Glen told the court he did sometimes “engage in sexualised humour” with other officers.
Sheriff Reid said Craig Glen had “humiliated” his victims.
He said: “The remarks you made were grossly offensive and completely sexualised – your victims were humiliated.
“The [sexual] conduct took place when you were on duty in a police car.
“I have the belief that this was not an accident and was clearly deliberate.”
Craig Glen was placed on the sex offenders register and obligated to appear again in court at a later date.
Ch Supt Helen Harrison, of Police Scotland’s professional standards department, said misconduct proceedings would be opened against Glen.
“Craig Glen’s actions go against everything Police Scotland stands for,” she said.
“All officers are bound by our Standards of Professional Behaviour, which apply on and off duty.
“Any instance where an officer fails to uphold our standards will be investigated and appropriate action taken.”
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