Police and coastguard units have launched a joint search for a missing Scots woman. Sharon O’Neill was last seen near the Northlink Ferry Terminal on Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick at around 5.30pm on Sunday, November 13.
Police Scotland risks becoming 'paramilitary force' only capable of responding to serious incidents
26.10.2022 - 14:35 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Police Scotland risks becoming a "quasi-paramilitary force" only capable of responding to "the most serious incidents" due to budget cuts, MSPs have been warned.
The national constabulary is struggling to balance the books as a result of a predicted flatline cash settlement from the Scottish Government over the next five years.
Senior officers are already grappling with a recruitment crisis after the number of cops deciding to retire has rocketed this year.
David Page, deputy chief officer, was asked by members of Holyrood's criminal justice committee today on the potential impact on policing by a frozen budget at a time of soaring inflation.
In a bleak assessment, the top official warned services like community policing, officers based in schools and colleges, and the 101 non-emergency number could all be in the firing line. He told MSPs the force was "acutely aware" that other public sector services were also facing budget pressures.
Page said: "What has happened in the past is that when services are withdrawn people still need them. People still need to be able to pick up a phone and get help. If other services are being withdrawn, because they are suffering from funding cuts, we pick up the slack.
"The problem is, as the demand is increasing, our resources are reducing. Our ability to answer 999 calls will be slowed. The 101 service - do we continue with that? If we don't continue with the 101 service, all that will do is shift more people into dialling 999.
"What will happen then is it will take you longer to get through and longer for us to respond. Response policing, digital forensics, public protection, all of those areas will be squeezed."
Page added: "There is a real concern that we won't be able to discharge our
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14.11.2022 / 13:23
Extinction Rebellion Scotland activists smash Barclays bank windows in Glasgow
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14.11.2022 / 00:11
Police probing serious sexual assault in Port Glasgow
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13.11.2022 / 18:39
Ongoing police incident in Port Glasgow as street taped off
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12.11.2022 / 20:19
Car flips onto roof in horror smash as police close Scots road
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11.11.2022 / 22:25
Scots pensioner who died in horror house fire on Halloween named by police
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11.11.2022 / 08:07
Scotland risks 'grinding to a halt' as teachers join nurses and train drivers in voting for strikes
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10.11.2022 / 23:33
Police tape off Glasgow street after woman struck by bus
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10.11.2022 / 22:43
Police concerned for safety of missing Scots woman last seen a week ago
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10.11.2022 / 12:09
Teen girl, 15, disappeared from Stirling home in early hours sparking police search
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09.11.2022 / 13:43
Missing Scot who vanished overnight is ‘keen camper’ as police launch search
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09.11.2022 / 01:25
Police launch frantic search for missing Airdrie man
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06.11.2022 / 21:35
Man missing from Aberdeen for five days sparks police search
A man who has been missing from Aberdeen for five days has sparked an urgent police search.
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04.11.2022 / 17:51
Swan halts traffic in Glasgow as police officer tries to distract it with bread
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03.11.2022 / 20:41
Missing Scots man may have travelled to Highlands as police appeal for info
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01.11.2022 / 19:21
Number of police officers in Scotland falls to lowest total since 2008
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31.10.2022 / 10:51
Concern grows for missing Scot who vanished in early hours sparking police search
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30.10.2022 / 19:15
Police hunt knife thugs after man stabbed at Scots playpark after terrifying car chase
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25.10.2022 / 23:05
Police Scotland officer suspended over alleged 'rape' of colleague at Tulliallan
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25.10.2022 / 22:03
Police swoop on block of Scots flats as man taken to hospital after ‘assault’
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