Garry Forsyth KPM joined the Board of the Scottish Police Authority in January 2026.
He retired from policing as Chief Constable of Bedfordshire in 2023 following a career in six different forces around the UK. Garry was one of the UK’s Counter Terror Commanders, and a highly experienced Gold Commander for Public Order, Firearms and Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear (CBRN).
Garry was also one of the Gold Commanders for the Olympic Games. He has an excellent understanding of managing risk and extensive experience in leading large scale change and transformation programmes. He was awarded the King’s Police Medal in 2023 for distinguished services to policing.
Garry is also an independent member of the Parole Board Review Committee for England and Wales.
Register of Interests (last updated January 2026)
| Registered Interest | Description of Interest |
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Remuneration
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Non exec director NHS Dumfries and Galloway Non exec functions as a board member of NHS trust, Chair of Performance and Resources committee. 52 days per year Independent member of the Parole Board Review Committee for England and Wales Review and feed back of all cases where an individual who is granted parole goes on to commit a serious further offence 10 days per year. Trustee of NHS Dumfries and Galloway endowment fund Oversight and governance of NHS charity endowment fund in accordance with OSCR requirements. Remuneration £276 per day £300 per day Not separately remunerated |
| Other Roles | None |
| Contracts | None |
| Election Expenses | None |
| Houses, Land and Buildings | None |
| Interests in Shares and Securities | None |
| Gifts and Hospitality | None |
| Non-Financial Interests | None |
| Close Family Members | None |