FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Alan speirs - Caught on Camera

We do not underestimate impact of Greer case on public trust – police chiefs

Long-serving police officer Alan Greer was arrested after a woman said she was raped in her home in 2012.

Evening Standard · Jul 30

Police Scotland pay officers £500k in overtime after Donald Trump's visit

Police Scotland has had to pay officers £500,000 in compensation for not being able to get time off last month alone ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2025

Starmer ‘accepts invite’ to visit Trump during expected trip to Scotland

Scottish Police say they are preparing for possible visit by US president later this month

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Recorded hate crimes in Scotland up 63% since law introduced in April

Crimes against disabled people rise substantially, while elderly people are protected by new law for first time

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024

Men charged with rape have never been recorded as female, police tell MSPs

POLICE Scotland has insisted there are no cases of men who have been charged with rape being recorded as being female by the force.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2024

Not all Police Scotland officers have vetting record, review finds

The police watchdog called for a law change to ensure a legal minimum level of vetting.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Police Scotland postpones ‘beard ban’ for frontline officers

The force said it would now review the position in 12 months’ time.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Police Scotland postpones clean-shaven policy following backlash

POLICE Scotland has postponed a clean-shaven policy after taking health and safety advice and listening to officers.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2023

Police federation 'inundated with complaints' after officers told to be clean shaven to wear masks

Police Scotland said the policy is being brought in to "protect those on the frontline" as wearing the FFP3 mask properly requires the face to be clean-shaven.

Glasgow Live · May 5, 2023