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The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Police Federation

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)

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry could face years of delay after chairman quits, lawyer warns

Lord Bracadale said he was resigning as he felt ‘many of the core participants have lost confidence in my conduct’.

Evening Standard

Sheku Bayoh inquiry chairman stands down over private meetings

The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) had earlier asked for Lord Bracadale to recuse himself.

Evening Standard

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Health calls ‘crippling’ police as they become ‘security guards’ of A&E – SPF

The Scottish Police Federation said some officers were spending up to 60% of their time dealing with Scots’ health issues due to failings in the NHS.

Evening Standard

Chairman of Sheku Bayoh Inquiry decides against recusing himself

Lord Bracadale has refused an application for him to step down from the Scottish Police Federation, Pc Craig Walker and Nicole Short.

Evening Standard

1,500 police officers redeployed for Donald Trump’s golf visit to Scotland

The Scottish Police Federation have warned it could take double the time for police officers to respond to call outs

The Independent UK

Trump visit will ‘undoubtedly stretch’ police resources, superintendents warn

The Association of Scottish Police Superintendents said a ‘significant’ operation will be required during US President Donald Trump’s visit.

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Scots face waiting twice as long for police to arrive during Trump’s visit

The US president will arrive on Friday for four days, during which time he will meet Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney

The Independent UK

Scottish policing will be ‘seriously affected’ by Trump visit, says police body

The US president will arrive on Friday for four days, during which time he will meet Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney.

Evening Standard

Why Donald Trump Scotland visit could lead to legal action from police officers

The Scottish Police Federation said health and safety standards are being breached by the force

The Independent UK

Officers considering legal action against Police Scotland over Trump visit plans

The Scottish Police Federation said health and safety standards are being breached by the force.

Evening Standard

Police Scotland officers considering legal action over Donald Trump visit plans

Police officers are considering taking legal action over the plans surrounding Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland later this week

The National (Scotland)

Inquiry into fatal shooting of asylum seeker to last up to 12 weeks

Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh, 28, was shot dead in Glasgow in June 2020 after attacking six people with a knife.

The Independent UK

Police complain Sheku Bayoh sign at Kelvingrove Museum is 'biased'

Police representatives have criticised part of a Glasgow museum exhibit.

The National (Scotland)

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Evening Standard

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to consider application for recusal of chairman

The Scottish Police Federation, Pc Craig Walker and Nicole Short submitted the application.

Evening Standard

Sheku Bayoh inquiry chairman facing conduct hearing over meetings with family

Solicitor Aamer Anwar, acting for the family, branded it an ‘attack’ and a ‘desperate attempt to undermine the inquiry’.

The National (Scotland)

Chair of Sheku Bayoh inquiry considers quitting in impartiality row

THE chair of the Sheku Bayoh inquiry will consider whether he should step down after police officers questioned his impartiality.

The National (Scotland)

Smoke grenade used in error in Park Inn police operation, inquiry hears

A SMOKE grenade was used in error during a police operation which led to the shooting of an asylum seeker who stabbed six people at a hotel.

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Police Scotland officers to get 4.75 per cent pay rise after arbitration talks

Police officers in Scotland will see their pay increase by 4.75 per cent this year, it has been confirmed after arbitrators were called in ...

Evening Standard

Police officers to withdraw goodwill in dispute over pay and conditions

The Scottish Police Federation represents 16,500 rank-and-file police officers in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland 'won't get body-worn cameras till 2025', Justice Secretary told

BODY-WORN cameras for police may not be rolled out to officers until March 2025, the general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation has said…

The National (Scotland)

Police chief brands fan zone failure 'bizarre' and issues supporter unrest warning

The general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation has described the failure to set up an organised Scottish title party fan zone as…

The National (Scotland)

Police officer numbers in Scotland could fall due to lack of funding

POLICE officer numbers in Scotland could fall below 16,000 next year without an increase in funding, the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) has said.

Daily Record

Fears Police Scotland rolled out £25m electric car fleet 'without proper training for officers'

The Scottish Police Federation claim not a single cop has been given any “hands-on instruction” in their use or maintenance.

Daily Record

Police Scotland officers threatening 'work to rule action' for first time over pay

The Scottish Police Federation claims officers’ pay and conditions have been eroded badly in recent years.

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