Tag: David Strang

Chief Constable backs minimum alcohol pricing

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - April 5, 2011

A CHIEF Constable of one of Scotland’s largest police forces has spoken out about his support for minimum pricing for alcohol. David Strang, the head...

Chief Constable plan faces defeat as councillors revolt

Politics

Shaun Milne - November 15, 2010

A POLICE plan to save cash by pensioning off more than 300 senior officers has been thrown into disarray following an unprecedented revolt by...

Bravery of officers recognised at awards

Deadline News Journalist - August 18, 2009

By Cara Sulieman A HERO police dog called Zico who helped ‘collar’ four crooks within the space of a fortnight has received a top gong...

Racist crimes in shock rise for Lothian and Borders

Deadline News Journalist - June 26, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond THE NUMBER of race crimes reported to police has rocketed in Lothian and Borders over the past year. According to newly released statistics...