David Threadgold

SPF Chair David Threadgold: “We need to discharge matters responsibly, and pass members of the community who need mental health assistance onto people who have the appropriate abilities and training to deal with them, which are mental health professionals.” 1919magazine.co.uk/april2026/body…

The 2026 Scottish Police Federation Awards are here! It’s time to recognise the people who go above and beyond every day. If someone has made a real difference, make sure your vote counts. Cast your vote via the link below: spf.org.uk/spf-awards-202… #spfawards2026 #spf #votenow

Easter Reading - SPF Manifesto 2026 spf.org.uk/spf-manifesto-…

What do our communities deserve? A simple question but one that matters to all of us. David Threadgold shares why visible, local policing makes a real difference to how safe and supported people feel every day. #SPF #Manifesto2026 #policescotland #supportourpolice

SPF Chair David Threadgold: “Police Scotland is at the point – and it was acknowledged publicly by the chief – where we are going to have to do something different. We have to become more selfish as an organisation" 1919magazine.co.uk/march2026/poli…

EuroCOP campaign for Stronger Protection, Better Working Conditions and Real Support for Mental Health. As part of our campaign to provide real support for mental health EuroCOP has recently created a Mental Well Being Group led by Stuart Cowan, British Transport Police supported by Excom representative Roberto García González and a group of EuroCOP members. The objective of the group is to; SHARE best practice operating across the membership ENCOURAGE more open conversations to help reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues CREATE relevant, innovative and practical material to present at EuroCOP meetings to keep our membership informed and energised ALIGN with existing EU and NON EU mental-health initiatives grounded in trauma-informed, preventive practice Follow along as the group starts their work #protectingtheprotectors @gardarep

On International Women’s Day the Scottish Police Federation celebrate the dedication, resilience and hard work of women in policing throughout Scotland. Women continue to play a vital role in keeping our communities safe. The Scottish Police Federation is proud to support and represent our female members both today and every day. #internationalwomensday2026 #spf

Chief Constable Jo Farrell said dealing with mental health incidents was ‘not a justice issue’ 1919magazine.co.uk/march2026/poli…

Police’s ‘primary responsibility’ is justice, not mental health, Jo Farrell says. news.stv.tv/scotland/polic…

Justice Secretary @AConstance23 delivered an address paying tribute to the outstanding recipients and nominees at the Chief Constable's Bravery and Excellence Awards at the @PoliceScotland headquarters. ➡️ow.ly/LETa50Yn4P2

Emma - Louise Richardson, Assistant to the General Secretary of the SPF, reflects on a powerful scene in Relentless about a bereaved child - a moment she can deeply empathise with as a mother of four. She says officers often relate to incidents through their own home life and experiences. The film has also drawn emotional responses from politicians, and Emma encourages that this emotion be used to provide our police officers with the support they need. #spfrelentless #SupportOurPolice #PoliceScotland #SPF #ScottishPoliceFederation

Blog from President Rob Hay: Politicians are failing to grasp the realities of policing scottishpolicesupers.org/2026/02/26/pol…

Many congratulations to all our colleagues on attaining their long service recognition awards (including our very own Secretary being presented with his 30 year bar) #TeamPSNI #PoliceFamily #ProudToServe

EuroCOP were well represented today to support members @ScotsPolFed as they launched their manifesto for the forthcoming Scottish parliamentary elections. A critical election for policing in Scotland and EuroCOP stand with the SPF as they campaign for Safer Communities and Stronger Frontline Policing #protectingtheprotectors

David Threadgold, SPF Chair, said: "Officers at every level of Police Scotland are struggling to cope with what they’re witnessing on a daily basis." dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

The SPF Awards nominations are now open for 2026 spf.org.uk/spf-awards-202…

The SPF Policing manifesto offers a credible, practical roadmap for restoring policing in Scotland. spf.org.uk/spf-policing-m…

Attending the launch of the @ScotsPolFed 2026 manifesto in Edinburgh. Lots of the same issues as @PoliceServiceNI - ineffective single year budgets, detrimental impact of reduced police numbers on community policing teams, lip service to officer safety and wellbeing provisions, political resistance to increased taser roll out, excessive non- criminal mental health demand #Relentless

Warning of mental health crisis facing Scots cops struggling to cope with brutal daily job due to cash cuts Visit dailymail.co.uk/scotland dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

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