Contents

News

Cutting sick pay could lead to ‘suicidal thoughts’ for vulnerable officers

News

Fears that special constable recruitment drive will be used to boost the front line

On the beat

Bodycams could reduce time officers spend waiting in hospitals, Chief Constable claims

News

Will cops get World Cup day off?

News

Medics deal with more than 2,000 stabbings in five years

News

Police officers embroiled in pensions crisis score partial victory

In the dock

Chief Constable speaks out after ‘despicable attack’ on officer

Behind the scenes

What is it really like to police football in Scotland?

Notebook

Round-up of the latest policing and justice news

News

Rise in road deaths leaves police carrying trauma

Feature

How a leading crime prevention officer is tackling Scotland’s shoplifting epidemic

News

Worrying rise in domestic and sexual offending among teens

News

Scottish police pay tribute to tragic colleague who died on duty

The cover image for issue 59 is illustrated by Kimberly Carpenter

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