A SERVING police officer has been found guilty of "violent and non-recent sexual offences" in the Inverness and Western Isles areas.
Cameron Ross, 39, was convicted at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday May 25.
He will face sentencing at a later date.
Police Scotland has said that once criminal proceedings have concluded, an internal investigation into gross misconduct will be carried out.
The force said in a statement: "A serving police officer has been found guilty of violent and non-recent sexual offences against women in the Inverness and Western Isles areas."
Chief superintendent Helen Harrison said that Ross's actions "go against everything Police Scotland stands for", commending the victim's "strength in reporting these crimes".
She said: "Ross’s actions go against everything Police Scotland stands for.
“Our thoughts are with the victims in this case and I hope this conviction provides them with some measure of closure. I commend their strength in reporting these crimes and bringing this individual to justice.
“We understand how difficult it can be to report these kinds of offences, particularly when the perpetrator is a police officer. We want the public to be reassured that all reports are thoroughly investigated, no matter when the offending took place or who is involved.
“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.”
