Police staff opposed to a single Scottish force

A staff survey by Northern Constabulary has revealed that most of its officers and staff are opposed to the creation of a single Scottish police force.

The force area covers the Western Isles and the Highlands received 778 completed questionnaires with 86.6% of the respondents against a single force.

Northern Constabulary Chief Constable Ian Latimer has been opposed to any move towards a national force.

The force’s internal survey showed 70% of its respondents favoured the retention of the constabulary.

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