Police Scotland Could Lose 1,260 Officers and Staff in ‘Devastating’ Budget Squeeze

Police Scotland could cut officer numbers to lowest level in 20 years

The Scottish Police Authority says a funding standstill could lead to an end to an end to recruitment.

Police Scotland could lose 1,260 officers and staff in ‘devastating’ budget squeeze

The Scottish Police Authority warns that a flat cash settlement would leave officer numbers at their lowest since 2003, as Police Scotland asks for an extra £110m to tackle rising domestic abuse, foreign state threats and a surge in mental health demand.

Police chiefs warn force faces devastating cuts without extra funding

Police Scotland is facing 'devastating' cuts with the potential loss of more than 1,200 officers and civilian staff without additional funding, a bombshell report has warned.

BBC Scotland could be misleading you on likely police officer numbers with journalism at lowest level since SNP surge 20 years ago

From BBC Scotland, the above and: Police Scotland will have to cut officer numbers to their lowest level in 23 years if it gets a “devastating” flat cash funding settlement, an oversight body has warned. The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) says recruitment would have to stop, taking officer numbers down to 15,600 – the lowest figure since 2003-04. Police Scotland is currently in line to receive a standstill budget allocation for next year from t…