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MacAskill in promise to protect police jobs – Herald Scotland

Friday, October 7th, 2011 Posted in Scottish Police Federation | Comments Off

MacAskill in promise to protect police jobsHerald ScotlandLes Gray, chairman of the Scottish Police Federation, said: “These assurances were sought from the Government prior to the reforms and we are delighted they are being kept. “This is good news for ...

Publicans fear ‘utter chaos’ of new ID rules – Scotsman

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 Posted in Scottish Police Federation | Comments Off

Publicans fear 'utter chaos' of new ID rulesScotsmanLes Gray, chairman of the Scottish Police Federation, advised publicans to take a good-humoured approach and joke with customers that they were lucky to look under 25. He commented: "Bar staff are going ...

OLD FIRM REJECTS MIDWEEK FIXTURES CALL – Express.co.uk

Monday, September 26th, 2011 Posted in Scottish Police Federation | Comments Off

OLD FIRM REJECTS MIDWEEK FIXTURES CALLExpress.co.ukBut Les Gray, chairman of the Scottish Police Federation, says playing games on weekdays will reduce crime. He said: “Midweek games attract far less criminality because people don't have the opportunity to drink as much ...

Thousands gather for police memorial in Glasgow – BBC News

Sunday, September 25th, 2011 Posted in Scottish Police Federation | Comments Off

BBC NewsThousands gather for police memorial in GlasgowBBC NewsChairman of the Scottish Police Federation Les Gray said: "It is a very moving occasion. Anyone who goes can't help being moved by it. "It is good for the families when they ...

Crowds gather for police memorial – BBC News

Sunday, September 25th, 2011 Posted in Scottish Police Federation | Comments Off

BBC NewsCrowds gather for police memorialBBC NewsChairman of the Scottish Police Federation Les Gray said: "It is a very moving occasion. Anyone who goes can't help being moved by it. "It is good for the families when they see their ...

The national police force debate – how will it affect Midlothian? – MidLothian Today

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 Posted in Scottish Police Federation | Comments Off

The national police force debate - how will it affect Midlothian?MidLothian TodayWhile that remains to be seen; it is interesting to note that the Scottish Police Federation, which voted against the national force at its annual conference earlier this year, ...

Name and shame the bigots, says minister – Scotsman

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 Posted in Scottish Police Federation | Comments Off

Name and shame the bigots, says ministerScotsmanProfessor Tom Devine, a historian, has warned it will make prosecuting offenders harder, rather than easier, while the Scottish Police Federation believed there would be "initial pain", with test-case appeals being used to define ...

Scottish police fears over London Olympics leave ban – BBC News

Monday, September 19th, 2011 Posted in Scottish Police Federation | Comments Off

BBC NewsScottish police fears over London Olympics leave banBBC NewsThe Scottish Police Federation said there had been no official announcement on the issue but it was expecting one. Up to 1000 officers from north of the border could be sent ...