It is worrying to see such a high number of allegations of racism against officers within Police Scotland.
The Force has made great strides in recent years in tackling discrimination within its ranks and combating racism in the wider community.
Despite that, more than 400 members of the force have been accused of racial discrimination over a six-year period.
The fact this figure is consistently rising year-on-year should have had alarm bells ringing around the top brass years ago.
Training is clearly needed to educate officers about racism, with one incident being one too many.
Last year, the Black Lives Matter movement shook the world and shone a long overdue spotlight on the reality that racism is still a huge problem in society.
It is possible the movement has also led to a greater awareness of the issues around racism – and a greater willingness to report incidents.
But that does not mean that complaints should be disregarded.
If anything, they should be taken more seriously than ever.
The fact that very few officers are disciplined is almost as concerning as the high number of incidents reported.
As one politician told us, it is very unlikely the vast majority of allegations are false.
Nine disciplinary procedures out of 412 is alarmingly low and it would appear obvious there are flaws in the system.
Urgent reform is needed to allow the public to have confidence that Police Scotland is a service for the whole community – regardless of race, religion or creed.
Jab first, then jig.
More folk than ever will be venturing out to restaurants, pubs and clubs this weekend – the first since Freedom Day.
Clubbers will be returning to the dancefloor in droves as the country returns to near normal.
It has been a long wait for young people who have been isolated from their peers for almost 18 months and it is only right that they begin to live a little.
Wearing masks and socially distancing will help protect people from Covid. But that is no substitute for getting a vaccine.
Neil Matthews, who is just 30, will testify to that.
He was admitted to ICU days before his wedding after contracting the virus on his stag do in Ibiza.
He almost lost his life because he was too busy to get his jab.
And as he prepares to walk down the aisle at his rearranged wedding on Sunday, he is urging other young people to get their life-saving vaccines.
Wise words to consider before you step on to that dancefloor this weekend – or you could be swapping the club for a hospital ward.
