Having an ‘open door policy’ is only part of the equation. The reality is, only a few come through it, particularly the more you’re promoted. It’s important to go to people, test what you’re being told, engage staff and partners, and actually listen. If not, nothing will change.

A postman pushes a hand cart along Greenock Esplanade in 1938. The large GPO basket contains mail unloaded from the Canadian Pacific Railways liner Duchess of Bedford.

Because policing is high stress, and a unique profession, it can mean there’s an increased risk of problem drinking, either because of social pressures to drink, or as a way of controlling stress, anxiety, and depression levels. Drinking too much can mask the stress levels that

Crisis in Police Scotland - Holyrood Sources | Podcast on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/6Wm9LO…

Another plug for my piece in The Herald The chatter from within the walls of Tulliallan is far from reassuring. Jo Farrell is now seen as nominally in charge but not in control heraldscotland.com/politics/viewp…

Much-loved childrens TV presenter Glen Michael has died at the age of 99. Who remembers watching him every Sunday on STV? With his wee dug and his talking lamp Paladin. His ‘Cartoon Cavalcade’ was a godsend for kids when we had a tiny amount of TV channels.

My current SCoPE notifications suggest otherwise.

Well, ewe don't see that every day at Paisley Gilmour Street! 🐑 #WhatTheFlock #EweWontBelieveIt

Over 11 years, 242 UK police officers and PCSOs took their own lives. A new campaign has been launched today aiming to reduce the escalating number of police officers who take their own lives - and to better support cops who are attending suicides facebook.com/story.php?stor… #STEP

If you don’t teach cops to regulate themselves you can’t expect them to de-escalate others.

Tracey Clark highlights how funding cuts have reshaped policing in Scotland. With resources stretched, officers are increasingly responding to mental health crises and social work-related call outs - roles far beyond traditional policing. It’s time for proper funding and support

Deal or no deal - you know what I’m asking about

To add some more context around this, in previous years there has been no method to provide feedback or opinion. This year a consultation has been decided where we can all express our feelings on the offer and feed it back via your local SPF reps.

Breaking: police officers in England and Wales awarded a 4.2% pay rise for 2025/26

Repost if you owned a pair of these.

K division colleagues only. The email is out re the pay offer. If your off work and have no means to reply in the next week or so. Please feel free to DM K Div who will collate on your behalf. A simple YES or NO and who you are(rank also) is sufficient. Federated ranks only.

"George" "Yes, Gov." I've got a notice that you're being investigated by the IOPC for that job back in 73. When you arrested the team of armed blaggers. One died aged 86 yesterday. 50 yrs after you nicked him. Apparently, you didn't offer him two sugars in his tea.

Rolling your eyes at a work colleague could amount to bullying and a breach of employment laws, a tribunal has ruled. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

We have been contacted by Jimmy Bone's son, who asked us to announce that although Jimmy is seriously ill, he has not passed away, contrary to reports across the media. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Jimmy's family at this difficult time.

A former officer injured restraining Sheku Bayoh in Fife in 2015 says race played “no part” in police response to a call about him turning violent. He died while in police custody sparking a public inquiry. Emma Short tells us they struggled to stop him with CS spray.