Phil Gormley admits ‘reputational issues’ since Police Scotland’s 2013 inception but pledges to meet unusual challenges including cybercrime and securityThe incoming head of Police Scotland has made clear his commitment to a unified Scottish force,describing it as the way forward” in adapting to the unusual demands of policing.
Acknowledging that the unified force – which was formed in 2013 with the merger of eight regional forces – had experienced “some very significant reputational issues” in the past year, Phil Gormley insisted: I don’t buy into the notion that it’s a project that was ill advised. The reality is that forces are having to find ways to adapt to the future and my judgment is that the decision to create Police Scotland was the way forward.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com