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A survey of police officers in Scotland has found they are suffering burnout and working in “desperate and dreary” conditions

Police suffer burnout and work in ‘desperate’ conditions – report

Police have called for Scottish courts to sit through the night to clear a backlog of cases

Exclusive Demands for 'night courts' to clear Scotland's justice backlog

The number of road traffic officers in Police Scotland has fallen to its lowest level in the last five years

Police officers to receive pay rise after arbitrators called in

The Scottish Police Federation said it was supporting a member who had made a protected disclosure. Picture: John Devlin

Exclusive Senior Police Scotland figure at centre of whistleblowing complaint

The Scottish Police Federation represents more than 16,500 rank-and-file officers

Scottish police work to rule as row over pay and conditions deepens

Over one million working days has been lost due to absences in Police Scotland

Over 1 million working days lost due to police officer absences

Police Scotland officers take part in a public order training exercise in 2021 (Picture: Jane Barlow/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

In dangerous times, Police Scotland must be properly resourced Scotsman comment

The hate crime act has been in force for a week

Top police officer says some still have not received Hate Crime training

Police have received thousands of reports following the introduction of new hate crime legislation

Police Scotland ‘may be forced to make cuts’ due to hate crime burden

The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act was introduced by First Minister Humza Yousaf when he was Justice Secretary (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Hate Crime Act is far from a joke - Kirsteen MacDonald

The law comes into force from Monday

Senior police officers warn activists could 'weaponise' hate crime law

First Minister Humza Yousaf giving evidence to the UK Covid 19 Inquiry

Information Commissioner to probe Scottish Government use of WhatsApp

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Psychologist's verdict on Sturgeon, Yousaf sweary messages and 'flippant' humour

A police officer staffs a cordon as emergency services attend the scene of a fatal stabbing incident at the Park Inn Hotel in central Glasgow on June 26, 2020. - Scottish police on Friday said armed officers shot dead a man after a suspected stabbing in Glasgow left six others injured, including one of their colleagues. The incident happened in and around a Park Inn hotel on West George Street, in the heart of the city. Several roads were closed and the surrounding area was cordoned off. (Photo by Robert Perry / AFP) (Photo by ROBERT PERRY/AFP via Getty Images)

Police cuts: 'We can only hope and pray that we do not witness a disaster'

There are 4,412 addresses that have been “red flagged” by the Scottish Ambulance Service

Police warning as almost 4,500 addresses ‘red flagged’ by ambulance service

Chief Constable Jo Farrell. Photo Credit: Allan Bovill

Police Scotland’s new boss agrees with ex-chief that ‘force is discriminatory’

Police Scotland is trialling not investigating some minor crimes in the north-east. Image: Police Scotland.

Trial to not investigate low-level crime sets a 'dangerous precedent'

David Hamilton, who is set to be appointed as the new Scottish Information Commissioner.

Former police federation chief to be next Scottish Information Commissioner

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley. PIC: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

What the Met can teach Scotland about protecting officers and the public

David and Douglas Hamilton will be driving the vehicle to Ukraine.

Former head of SPF to team up with brother to deliver vehicle to Ukraine

Police admission of institutional racism a 'testament to victims'

General view of the chamber during the First Minister's Questions session at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh.

SNP improvements to Freedom of information laws must 'have teeth'

The Scottish Covid inquiry is set to begin pilot activities in December

Resignation-hit Covid inquiry to begin key 'pilot activities' in December

Police officers in Scotland will receive a five per cent pay rise following months of negotiations.

Scottish police officers to receive 5% pay rise after months of negotiations

Workers across Scotland are pushing for better pay deals

Analysis: As strikes loom, disruption and unrest feel increasingly inevitable

Scottish police officers are considering potential industrial action after rejecting an annual pay increase (Photo: John Devlin).

Scottish police officers consider 'impactful' action over pay dispute

Rhona Malone was a highly-trained firearms officer based in Edinburgh

Ex-armed response officer reveals ‘excruciating’ fight against Police Scotland

Edinburgh's Hogmanay fireworks. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Fireworks crackdown 'risks being undermined by bad legislation'

Police officers are seeking the right to take industrial action in their recent pay claim

Scottish police officers demand 'right to strike' as part of pay claim

Firefighters will be able to volunteer to carry naloxone, a nasal spray which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Analysis: Firefighters can help drug death crisis, but cannot solve it

Welsh Police officers with colleagues from around the UK wait for protesters at the entrance of the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

COP26: More than 100 police officers in Covid scare

Five police officers were injured and 28 people were arrested during disorder in Glasgow's George Square as Rangers fans celebrated winning the Scottish Premiership title (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Rangers fans gather at George Square this afternoon after Rangers lift The SPFL Premier League Cup on the last day of the season

'Summer of disorder' risk show need to promote democratic ideals – Scotsman says

Rangers fans gather in George Square to celebrate the club winning the Scottish Premiership for the first time in 10 years (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Old Firm: Police officers self isolate after Rangers' fans title celebrations

Nicola Sturgeon has suggested 24/7 vaccines could be delivered.

Are 24/7 vaccine clinics opening in Scotland?

Police officers in Glasgow earlier this year

‘Abject failure’ over PPE provision for Scottish police officers

Scottish Labour Leader Richard Leonard during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament.

Richard Leonard hits out over social media police slur

Alex Salmond then SNP leader and his deputy Nicola Sturgeon stands with SNP's 47 newly elected MSP's after taking their oath in a swearing in ceremony at the Scottish Parliament May 9, 2007. Picture: Getty

Euan McColm: That SNP reputation for competence is now in tatters

Police Scotland reported to health and safety executive over breath tests

Police Scotland reported to health and safety executive

Hibs owner Ron Gordon at the club's annual general meeting.

Gordon’s call for lifting of booze ban likely to fall on deaf ears

Humza Yousaf defended police funding levels

Humza Yousaf rejects claims that Scots police stations are "falling apart"

Shortage of space near the Dalmarnock offices has already led to police staff cars being parked on cycle lanes in Shawfield Road. Picture: John Devlin

Proposed Glasgow parking curbs anger Police Scotland staff

MSP Ross Greer. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Scottish Greens’ Ross Greer warns over Euro 2020 ticket tout crackdown
Plans to crack down on ticket touts could hand trading standards officers “broad and invasive” powers during next year’s European Championships in Glasgow, MSPs...

Humza Yousaf says crime has fallen over the past decade

SNP accused of "policing vandalism" over budget cuts

Police on patrol. Picture: TSPL

Police officers ‘under pressure’ not to claim time owed

Andy Malcolm, chair of the SPF's east area committee

Call for urgent investment in Forth Valley police stations

The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) hit out after the proposals. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Police fear workplace parking levy will ‘increase risks’ to officers

Police Scotland vehicles are breaking down daily

Scotland’s ‘old banger’ police cars breaking down daily

A general view of Celtic and Rangers fans during Sunday's Old Firm clash. Picture: PA

Move Celtic and Rangers Old Firm games to weekdays to curb violence, urge campai...

A general view of Celtic and Rangers fans during Sunday's Old Firm clash. Picture: PA

Police chief: Scottish football ‘in crisis’ - and repeal of Offensive Behaviour ...

Police officers are responding to increasing number of mental health incidents

Police Scotland forced to deal with ‘mental health crisis’

Police Scotland officers. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish police having to buy own trousers due to ‘poor’ uniforms

The Scottish Government introduced the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act after an ill-tempered Old Firm match. Picture: SNS

Insight: Should football clubs be shown the red card for sectarianism?

Police have implemented 'contingency plans'. Picture: John Devlin

Police Scotland warn finances could be damaged by Brexit contingency plans

Police Scotland say delaying officer reductions will put 'signifcant pressure' on their budget. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Police Scotland warns over plans to cancel 300-officer cuts due to Brexit

Neil Lennon was struck by a coin during Wednesday night's Edinburgh derby. Picture: SNS

Neil Lennon's conduct was '˜shocking' claims former police union chief

Humza Yousaf MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Humza Yousaf warned of '˜dangerous' message on allegations

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