Time to bite the bullet on police officer and public safety in Scotland

9th December 2024Michael Greville, Director, Salvas Training Services 2 Comments

Last month saw the jailing of Finlay Macdonald, who murdered his brother-in-law and attempted to kill three other people during a violent stabbing and shooting spree on the Isle of Skye and on the Scottish mainland; Michael Greville, a workplace violence reduction consultant who had a 30-year policing career, believes the case highlights the need for a review of Police Scotland’s armed response capabilities to ensure the safety of the public and officers, particularly in remote communities.

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Time to bite the bullet on police officer and public safety in Scotland

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