us President Donald TrumpOn Friday, the UK visit has caused 1,500 police officers to redistribute 1,500 police officers to support their personal visit. Scotland, Due to havoc for police chiefs.
The last minute request, which was received only last week, will again see a percentage policing population to help with security for Mr. Trump. A five -day private trip for its golf resorts in both Irshire and Aberdeenshire.
Concerns about the cost of policing operation have also been increased, the authorities are likely to ensure adequate staffing and cancel the rest days to work extra hours.
National President of Police Federation of England and Wales Tiff Lynch said: “Let’s clarify: This is a private trip by the head of the state to play golf.
“And we are pulling 1,500 officers – which is one -third of an average police force size in England and Wales – away from its normal duties to support it. It should stop anyone in their tracks.
“These are Officers who will otherwise respond to emergency situationsSecurity of weak people and assuring communities. Instead, they are being asked to leave a rest day and work excessive hours for the police for a holiday journey.
“Our members will always work with professionalism and pride. But it is not difficult to ask this clear question: what is this message what message does policing sends about priorities?”
Known as an operation roll, the exact number of the police involved is not known, but it is expected to be needed. Police ScotlandFull cadre of police contact officers.
Mr. Trump is also expected to meet with Prime Minister Sir Kir Stamor And Scottish first minister John Swine During his personal visit.
Following similar demonstrations during his last visit to Scotland, this visit is likely to result in widespread protests.
The Association of Scottish Superintendent of Police (ASP) President Chief Superintendent Rob Hey said that the US President’s visit would require “Important Operations across the country in several days” from Police Scotland.
Their comments come from the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) in view of similar concerns – the body that represents rank and file officials.
When asked about the journey, SPF General Secretary David Kennedy told BBC Radio Scotland: “Whoever says it will not affect it (policing in Scotland), I can’t believe it is the case.
“This will affect it. You can wait in the past for so many hours to come to a police officer, which can now be doubled, you can wait for more time to come to them.
“Obviously, emergency calls will take priority, but it will affect communities in Scotland.”
While Mr. Swine has accepted the need for “security around the President”, it has also said that “listening to their voice for individuals in our country,” should be valid rights for individuals “to protest”.
Mr. Swine said: “We are a Democratic society and people should be able to oppose within the law and a policing operation will be designed to ensure.”
With the hope of inclusion of the opening of a second golf course at the Meni Resort of Aberdeenshire in the President’s visit, Mr. Swine said: “I clearly spend a lot of time as the first minister to encourage investment in my country, so I welcome investments in the facilities that are taking forward.”
