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Police Scotland ‘not recording ethnicity correctly’ on DNA database – report

The force and the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services were issued with seven recommendations following a review.

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 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.

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

Police Scotland staff reject pay offer and warn of strikes

POLICE Scotland staff have rejected a pay offer and warned they will take industrial action if a better deal is not tabled ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2024

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Police Scotland staff reject pay offer and warn of industrial action

They said the Scottish Police Authority’s latest offer is to little in the wake of the the cost-of-living crisis.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024

Man arrested after ‘potentially hazardous chemicals’ found in flat in Glasgow

Seven police officers and a Scottish Police Authority forensic service staff member were also taken unwell and were treated on site.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

£15m spent on policing during Operation Unicorn after Queen’s death, papers show

Papers for the next Scottish Police Authority show more than £15 million was spent on policing after the late Queen died in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Police Scotland appoints first female chief constable

Jo Farrell, who is currently in charge of Durham Constabulary, will succeed Sir Iain Livingstone.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

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Sheku Bayoh inquiry chair 'welcomes' Police Scotland's racism admission

THE chair of the Sheku Bayoh inquiry has “welcomed” Police Scotland’s unprecedented acknowledgement of institutional racism within the force…

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023

Police Scotland chief Sir Iain Livingstone to retire this summer

He announced his decision during a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Police Scotland Chief Constable stepping down after five years

Police Scotland Chief Constable Iain Livingstone is stepping down after five years.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023

Police chief warns of ‘hard choices’ still facing force after Scottish budget

The Scottish Police Authority’s funding allocation has been set at almost £1.5 billion for the 2023/24 financial year.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Scottish social cohesion and law and order under threat, says police chief

Head of Police Scotland cites strikes, constitutional uncertainty, crisis poverty and planned cuts to force as factors

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

Almost a quarter of Police Scotland vehicles have 100,000 miles on clock

The force has 348 vehicles which are more than 10 years old and 754 vehicles have racked up more than 100,000 miles

Daily Record · Oct 22, 2022

Cops probing spate of car crime on a number of streets in the village of Stanley

A male, described as about 5ft 9, stocky build, wearing a plain grey zip-up hooded top and jogging bottoms, was seen committing one of these offences

Daily Record · Oct 21, 2022

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Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022

Police Scotland staff accept new pay offer which could include four day weeks

The deal - for administrative staff, rather than officers, who agreed a deal in August - includes a pledge by top brass to investigate ways of lightening heaving workloads.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Concerns raised over potential loss of senior Police Scotland figures

The Scottish Police Authority is expecting more senior officers to retire in the coming months.

Daily Record · Sep 22, 2022

Police Scotland to be hit with multi-million pound electricity and gas hike

Figures obtained through a freedom of information request reveal that the service is braced for increases of over £4 million on last year.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Police Scotland to review ‘at least one’ incident amid anti-monarchy protests

The force has been criticised over its handling of incidents during events to commemorate the Queen in Edinburgh.

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2022

Police to review at least one incident of 'heavy-handed policing' during anti-monarchy protests

THE police watchdog is investigating at least one incident of “heavy-handed policing” of protesters during the events following the Queen’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2022

Police Scotland to take most disruptive action in 100 years by 'withdrawing goodwill'

POLICE officers in Scotland are to take the most disruptive action in more than 100 years by withdrawing their “goodwill” amid an ongoing pay…

Edinburgh Live · May 20, 2022

Suspended terror cop will not face prosecution over 'inappropriate touching' complaints

The Temporary Assistant Chief Constable was referred to the Crown Office after a complaint was made against him following a cyber conference in Edinburgh

Daily Record · May 20, 2022

Scots terror cop suspended over ‘inappropriate touching’ claim will not face prosecution

Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Pat Campbell was referred to the Crown Office after a complaint was made against him after a cyber conference in Edinburgh.

Daily Record · May 13, 2022

Senior Scots terror cop suspended over ‘inappropriate touching’ allegation may escape prosecution

Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Pat Campbell was referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner after a complaint was made against him in December.

Daily Record · Apr 11, 2022

Police Scotland plan to ditch holding cells for criminals and create 'modern, safe places' in stations

The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) wants to revamp holding facilities and change their image from being bare and dingy.

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