As we reach the point in December where diaries magically develop an extra meeting called “Festive Something” (usually scheduled right on top of your one free afternoon), I wanted to send a genuine message of thanks – and a wee moment of pause – from me, and from all...
It’s been 46 days since ASPS and the SPF launched their “Assault Police? No Early Release!” campaign, which means that here in Scotland in that time approximately 460 assaults on police officers will have occurred. As the public prepare for the peace of Christmas and...
The Scottish Government needs to do more to support police officers – letting offenders who have assaulted officers out of prison early is a bad idea in a time of rising violence, says Rob Hay, President of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents. I...
The Scottish Government must ensure prisoners convicted of violence against police officers and staff are not eligible for early release from prison. This is the message of a new campaign – Assault The Police? No Early Release – from the Association of...
Thousands of police officers who have died on duty were honoured at the 22nd annual National Police Memorial Day. Members of the police family gathered in Coventry on Sunday 28 September, to honour around 5,000 officers who have lost their lives on duty. The names of...
There was emotion as police officers who have died on duty were remembered by their family and friends at the Care of Police Survivors (COPS) Annual Service of Remembrance. Surviving family members and serving police officers gathered at the National Memorial...
