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To ask the Scottish Executive what the increase has been in police numbers within (a) Strathclyde Police and (b) “K” division of Strathclyde Police since (i) 1997 and (ii) 1999.
Ms Wendy Alexander (Paisley North) (Lab)
(WQ 20.1.04)
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to introduce an independent system for dealing with complaints against the police.
Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West) (Ind)
To ask the Scottish Executive how many special constables there have been in Grampian police force in each year since 1995.
Stewart Stevenson (Banff and Buchan) (SNP)
(WQ 19.1.04)
“Wardens set to tackle anti-social Dundonians: Dundee could have its first community wardens operating in a number of areas across the city as early as the spring of next year as part of a ?2 million-plus package of new measures aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour. . .” Evening Telegraph
Posted by MM on Thu 4th Dec 2003 at 9:46 pm“Moray looks set to tackle anti-social behaviour with community wardens: Five new community wardens could soon be patrolling the streets of Moray to tackle anti-social behaviour. And there are also plans to introduce community forums, a neighbour-dispute mediation scheme, and put a solicitor in charge of overseeing Moray’s anti-social behaviour policy. The aim is to deter anti-social behaviour instead of having police and housing agencies responding to the symptoms. . .” Press and Journal
Posted by MM on Thu 27th Nov 2003 at 1:56 pm“Call for shake-up of police duties: New legislation to redefine the role of modern-day police forces has been urged by Scotland’s most senior officers. The move by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (Acpos) follows informal discussions on how to streamline demands on officers. . .” Herald
Posted by MM on Tue 11th Nov 2003 at 2:07 pm
”Radar Goons: Cops’ U-turn on speed traps Police have backtracked on plans to use members of the public to catch speeding motorists. The Record revealed the Strathclyde Police plan to issue volunteers with speed guns yesterday. But senior officers have now made it clear that no prosecutions will be brought as a direct result of such evidence. . .” Daily Record 25.Oct.
Volunteers get up to speed: Local community gets speed guns to fight reckless driving
“Once the volunteers have identified a speeding vehicle, the local police will take the appropriate action” . . volunteers with speed guns are taking to the streets in Milton of Campsie as part of a new initiative to identify speeding vehicles. . .” Strathclyde Police
”Exclusive: The Barmiest Road Safety Plan in Scotland: From today Patrick the lollipop man gets a police speed gun .. and he has power to land you in court (and other related stories) . . “ Daily Record
Also covered by the BBC; Scottish TV.
Posted by MM on Fri 24th Oct 2003 at 8:44 pm