On the recordAugust 9, 2026
We have invested more than £1.7 billion in policing this year, and Scotland continues to be a safe place to live.
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Neil Gray
Scottish National Party
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heraldscotland.comWe have invested more than £1.7 billion in policing this year, and Scotland continues to be a safe place to live.
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