Concerns over big fall in Special Constable numbers in Scotland

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Concerns over big fall in Special Constable numbers in Scotland

The Scottish Conservatives have released the latest figures following a freedom of information request.

Date - 6th February 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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There are 971 fewer special constables in Scotland than almost a decade ago according to an FoI request. Last September there were 423 in the force compared with 1,394 in 2014. The Scottish Conservatives’ justice spokesperson, Jamie...

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