Assistant Chief Constable - Organised Crime Counter Terrorism and Intelligence

Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston is the executive lead for Organised Crime, Counter Terrorism and Intelligence.

ACC Houston’s portfolio consists of the following business areas:

Organised Crime
Counter Terrorism
Border Policing
Intelligence Support
Specialist Crime Support including International Unit
Cyber Crime and Digital Forensics
ANPR

He is also the Senior Responsible Officer for Cyber Capabilities, Cyber Strategy and Technical Surveillance.

ACC Houston was appointed to his current portfolio in February 2025, having been appointed to ACC in June 2024 and had oversight of the Professionalism and Assurance portfolio.

He has previously performed command roles within Intelligence Support and Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit within Specialist Crime Division.

ACC Houston joined Lothian and Borders Police in May 1996 and has undertaken a number of investigative roles across Local Policing and SCD.

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