It was an eye opening revelation to me to find out our police are so overtly corrupt when I moved back to the area I grew up in.I'm not talking about seedy back handers from locals crims but (in one case ) multiple rape and the blind eye turned by that plods colleagues,routine lying in court where being 'economical with the truth' is the norm,a general arrogance and racism and sense of talking down to any non police,not just my observation but from freinds who work for other police areas and a couple of soliciters.
My advice would be to get very proactive about this derek,if your wife is in the legal proffesion find out about the charges brought by these two...or I bet it'll be one of them more than the other,and find out if they're a bit quick off the mark in any charges too,write to their boss claiming harrassment and false charges and let them know you wont back down,as thats what most bullies count on,these guys are in a position of authourity and they cant be allowed to abuse it.Though expect them to close ranks big style.
Also inform the local press,and let the chief constable(find out his name) know you'll be talking to your MSP about it.
All guns blazing Derek.
This from a normal citizen never been in trouble in my life,and with apologies to the individuals whom I know are policemen here.Dont trust any of them they are subject to the same avaricious gudges as anyone else,training my arse!