Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell criticizes court inefficiencies for a £3m overtime bill on officers.
Police Scotland Chief Constable, Jo Farrell, criticises the Scottish courts for inefficiencies in the justice system, leading to a £3m overtime bill for officers attending court. She argues that police resources should not be used for routine mental health calls and calls for other agencies to step up to allow police focus on core policing duties. Farrell also highlighted the strain on officers' families and the distress for victims due to long waiting times for cases in court.
May 13, 2024
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