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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.

Evening Standard

Hundreds of police officers and staff off work with long covid since pandemic hit

The general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation said governments and police services needed to continue to help their police officers and staff as they come to terms with the impact that long Covid is having in their lives.

Daily Record

Dozens of police officers quit during misconduct proceedings, figures show

ALMOST 50 police officers in Scotland have quit their jobs or retired during misconduct proceedings against them in the past three years, it has…

The National (Scotland)

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Well Society director reveals Scottish clubs have held positive talks over safe pyro

A WELL Society board member has called for an “adult” debate on the introduction of safe pyrotechnics sections inside Scottish football stadiums…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's football clubs told to get tough on pyrotechnics or face stadium closures

SCOTLAND’S football clubs have been told they must do far more to prevent the illegal use of pyrotechnics by fans at matches - and warned they…

The National (Scotland)

Police union blasts Scots cops' 'far-fetched' claims on livesaving Naloxone overdose kits

Police Scotland claims 100 lives have been saved with Naloxone nasal sprays - but the Scottish Police Federation accused the force of "exaggerating".

Daily Record

Off-duty Glasgow cop stops petrol can thug burning down west end restaurant

Sergeant David Marr has been hailed a hero after throwing himself at the yob who entered the Ashoka in Ashton Lane clutching fuel and a lit cigarette and told diners and staff he was going to burn the place down.

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Off-duty cop compared to Die Hard hero after stopping thug from burning down Glasgow restaurant

Sergeant David Marr, 42, dealt with the thug and then sat back down to finish his meal.

Daily Record

Tories in astonishing response after confronted over fake news accusations

THE Scottish Conservatives have doubled down after being accused of spreading “fake news” by falsely claiming police officers in Scotland are on…

The National (Scotland)

Policemen with beards ordered to shave them off before they start their shift

Traffic officers in Scotland have been warned to shave their beards before starting work after bosses reimposed a rule meant to ensure they can wear face masks for certain jobs

Daily Mirror

Scots cops with beards ordered to shave them off before they start their shift

A spokesperson for the Scottish Police Federation said they were 'supportive' of the rule, which requires police to be clean shaven at all times.

Daily Record

Police Scotland officers given five per cent pay rise after deal reached

An agreement has been struck after months of negotiating during a cost of living crisis.

Daily Record

Police Scotland see number of applications to join force drop by more than half

The data was revealed in a Freedom of Information request by the justice and social affairs magazine, 1919. On Friday, the Scottish Police Federation began what it called its "most overt demonstration of action" in 100 years as officers withdrew their goodwill in a pay dispute

Edinburgh Live

Police in Scotland to withdraw 'goodwill' today as part of dispute over pay deal

Calum Steele, general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, which represents officers, said the action will start at 5pm on Friday, July 1.

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Daily Record

Police Scotland officers to withdraw 'goodwill' as pay dispute escalates

Calum Steele, the general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, said 'free policing' has been taken for granted and it must stop.

Daily Record

Scottish Police Federation reject £565 pay increase for cops on the frontline

Calum Steele, the Scottish Police Federation’s general secretary, has said that they will support internal forms of action by officers which they hope will put pressure on the Scottish Government to increase funding.

Daily Record

Officer allegedly stamped on by Sheku Bayoh was left in 'discomfort', inquiry told

Pc Amanda Givan was said to have been attacked by Mr Bayoh - forcing her to seek medical treatment

The Independent UK

Injured Pc’s vest had shoe mark on it, Sheku Bayoh inquiry told

The probe has previously been told by officers that Pc Nicole Short was stamped on by the detainee, who later died.

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The Independent UK

Police officer ‘stamped on by Sheku Bayoh’ showed discomfort, inquiry hears

The probe has previously been told by officers that Pc Nicole Short was stamped on by the detainee, who later died.

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland officers consider industrial action after rejecting £565 pay rise

POLICE officers have rejected a “derisory” flat £565 annual pay increase and are considering industrial action.

The Independent UK

Scottish police consider action after rejecting ‘derisory’ £565 pay bump

Scottish Police Federation general secretary Calum Steele said there is ‘palpable anger’ across the workforce.

The Guardian - UK

Former Police Scotland officer hopes ‘torturous’ tribunal win will help women

Ex-firearms officer Rhona Malone, awarded nearly £1m for sexist victimisation, says pain and sacrifices outweigh any compensation

The National (Scotland)

Woman awarded £1m from Police Scotland says money will 'never make up for the pain'

A FORMER armed response officer awarded almost £1 million by Police Scotland over victimisation has said that no amount of compensation will…

The Independent UK

Ex-armed response officer reveals ‘excruciating’ fight against Police Scotland

Rhona Malone has been awarded almost £1 million by the force, but said no amount of compensation will make up for her ‘pain or sacrifices’.

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