“We have grave concerns about the early release of prisoners back into Scotland’s communities. In June and July, a total of 477 prisoners were released early due to concerns over rising prison populations. Within weeks, over 10% of those released were back in prison,...
Dear Chief Constable Farrell PAY DISPUTE I am writing on behalf of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents (ASPS) to formally express our position regarding the ongoing pay dispute and to outline the measures we have adopted in response to the current...
Like many of you, I am bitterly disappointed that, after long months primarily filled with waiting, police officers in Scotland face the prospect of going to pay arbitration for the first time since 2002. I know our concern extends beyond the impact on our own...
Rob Hay, President of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents A cowardice of leadership – that inexplicably led to a police firearms officer being tried for murder – must be addressed and never be allowed to happen again. That’s the strong...
Increasing numbers of senior police officers in Scotland are suffering from poor mental health exacerbated by understaffing and high demand, the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents (ASPS) has said. Speaking on World Mental Health Day, ASPS President Rob Hay...
