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Police Scotland chief pays emotional tribute to officers killed in A66 crash

Two police officers died in a car crash on the A66 last month

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Scotland’s police chief pays tribute to officers killed in A66 crash

Jo Farrell was speaking during a service of remembrance for police officers who died while on duty in Scotland.

Evening Standard · Sep 2

Police being 'encouraged not to arrest people' amid falling capacity

Officers are being 'encouraged not to arrest people', the head of the Scottish Police Federation has said

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11

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'Enough is enough': private sector offers to fix up vacant public housing homes

'It will be an expensive undertaking', charity chair says.

The Canberra Times · Aug 10

Chief constable promises further action after ‘disgraceful scenes’ in Glasgow

Jo Farrell also said police have been responding to an increased number of ‘spontaneous’ protests.

Evening Standard · Jul 29

Scotland's top police officer addresses investigation into SNP and Peter Murrell

Scotland’s police chief has praised the officers who carried out the Operation Branchform investigation into SNP finances, saying they gathered…

The National (Scotland) · May 28

Police gathered ‘compelling evidence’ against Peter Murrell, Chief Constable says

Jo Farrell praised staff after the former SNP chief executive admitted embezzling more than £400,000.

Evening Standard · May 28

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John Swinney convenes security meeting after terror threat level raised

The national threat level was raised following the incident in Golders Green.

Evening Standard · May 1

Scotland’s top police officer ‘honoured and grateful’ at honour

Two other current and former senior officers in Scotland will receive the King’s Police Medal.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

Around 300 officers required to police protests each week – chief constable

Jo Farrell said the demands of repeated demonstrations is putting pressure on Police Scotland’s workforce.

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025

More protests each weekend creating ‘challenges’ for police – chief constable

Chief Constable Jo Farrell said pressure is being put on officers despite the vast majority of the protests being peaceful.

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025

Police Scotland chief challenged over 'heavy-handed' policing of Palestine protests

THE Chief Constable of Police Scotland has been challenged over the force’s approach to policing pro-Palestine protests, after more than 500…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2025

50 arrests made amid police probe into Scottish 'gang war'

THE number of people charged as part of investigations into a suspected Scottish gang war has hit 50, police have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2025

Scotland’s solicitor general accuses Sheku Bayoh inquiry chair of ‘apparent bias’

Criticisms also made by police federation but rejected by chair of hearing into death of black man in custody in 2015

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

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Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Body-worn cameras for police will bring ‘huge benefits’, says chief constable

Jo Farrell expects the roll-out of the bodycams to be completed within 12-18 months.

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025

Sheku Bayoh family in ‘brutally honest’ meeting with Police Scotland chief

It came after Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes rejected their request to extend the remit of the inquiry examining his death.

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

Police must avoid risk of ‘institutional capture’ accusations, force told

It comes amid an employment tribunal involving a nurse who was suspended following an incident involving a trans doctor in a female changing room.

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

Police Scotland chief warns national insurance hike could risk officer numbers

Jo Farrell was speaking at a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority on Thursday.

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2025

Sheku Bayoh family pans Police Scotland as force drops legal fight against Government

POLICE Scotland have been accused of a “humiliating climbdown” after dropping a legal challenge over the Sheku Bayoh inquiry just one day after…

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

Police withdraw legal challenge over Sheku Bayoh inquiry extension calls

The father-of-two died after he was restrained by police officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in May 2015.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Family of murdered banker ‘disappointed’ at not meeting chief constable

Alistair Wilson was murdered at his home in Nairn in the Highlands on November 28 2004.

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025

Family of murdered banker meet First Minister two decades after shooting

Veronica Wilson spoke to John Swinney about the unsolved killing of her husband Alistair at their home in Nairn in 2004.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024

Son of murdered banker ‘still haunted by nightmares’

Alistair Wilson was shot on his doorstep in 2004.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Police chief vows ‘resolute determination’ to solve doorstep murder of banker

Father-of-two Alistair Wilson, 30, was shot at his home in the Highlands on November 28, 2004.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2024

Murdered man's family criticise 'callous and insulting' Chief Constable

THE family of a banker who was shot on his doorstep say they are still being “kept in the dark” by Police Scotland as they criticised their…

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