Cheif of BTP thinks “policing across boundaries” in important

By Cara Sulieman

THE CHIEF Constable of the British Transport Police said that public transport in Scotland should always be policed by his force – even if the debate on a single Scottish constabulary results in change.

He spoke of being able to “police across boundaries” when he met Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill in Edinburgh today (Tues) to talk about the ongoing partnership between the BTP and the Scottish Government.

Andy Trotter’s comments come just a week after Met Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson backed calls for radical reform of forces across the country.

And in Scotland there has been a long-running debate on the future of the country’s policing, with ex-Chief Inspector of Constabulary Paddy Tomkins calling for one massive force to be created.

Ex-Strathclyde police chief “greatly missed”

By John Hislop

TRIBUTES have been paid to Glasgow’s former top cop Sir Andrew Sloan, who has died aged 77.

He was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal after his five year spell overseeing Scotland’s largest force between 1986 and 1991.

Current Strathclyde Chief Constable Stephen House said Sir Andrew “was held in high esteem and will be greatly missed.”

His funeral will be held on Thursday.