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582 Scottish officers (4.2%) are non-deployable due to expired safety training, despite high recertification and increased funding.
As of August 2025, 582 Scottish police officers—about 4.2% of the force—cannot be deployed due to expired operational safety training, according to Police Scotland.
Officers must complete seven days of initial training in conflict management, de-escalation, and safety protocols, which require regular renewal.
A temporary drop in recertification rates was linked to deployments during Operation Roll 2, a security operation for the U.S. President’s visit.
Despite a 95.8% recertification rate and increased recruitment, Scottish Labour criticized the SNP government over years of underfunding and workforce strain, while the Scottish Government highlighted a record £1.64 billion investment and a higher police-to-population ratio than England and Wales.
582 oficiales escoceses (4,2%) no pueden ser desplegados debido a una capacitación de seguridad vencida, a pesar de la alta recertificación y el aumento de la financiación.