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Police may have been pandemic ‘super-spreaders’ according to union – inquiry

Scottish Government decisions to deprioritise frontline police during the vaccine rollout were branded ‘perverse’ and a ‘betrayal’, the inquiry heard.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon free to answer questions on SNP finances investigation, says ex-police union boss

Calum Steele said the Contempt of Court Act did not prohibit the former SNP leader from telling the public what she knew and when.

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)

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Cut NHS budget to pay for police force, says cop union chief

HEALTH spending should not be protected at the expense of Police Scotland’s budget, the head of the cop union has said as the force faces…

The National (Scotland)

Brown: No ‘vendetta’ against justice system as funding warning issued

Scottish Police Federation general secretary Calum Steele said the service was in a ‘dire financial situation’.

The Independent UK

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

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Officers 'not even at a starting point' in pay negotiations, police body says

POLICE officers should “not be in a position” where they are forced to “constantly fight and argue” for a fair pay settlement, the general…

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland applicants drop by more than half since last year

Police Scotland's withdrawal of 'goodwill' has been described as the “most overt demonstration of action” in more than 100 years, with officers not starting their shifts early or taking radio equipment home when their duty ends.

Glasgow Live

Disruptive action by Scots cops continues as pay dispute negotiations end

The Scottish Police Federation said progress had been made but a "gap" remained between respective sides.

Daily Record

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.

Daily Record

Police Scotland to take most disruptive action in 100 years by 'withdrawing goodwill'

POLICE officers in Scotland are to take the most disruptive action in more than 100 years by withdrawing their “goodwill” amid an ongoing pay…

The National (Scotland)

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.

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow police officers considering industrial action after rejecting £565 pay increase

Police officers working in Glasgow and across the country are considering their next move after rejecting a £565 pay increase with any action they do take warned to be "impactful".

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.

Daily Record

SNP accused of breaking manifesto promise as police chief issues warning over crime

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes set out the SNP/Green government's spending review in Holyrood on Tuesday.

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