Parliament Workbench
Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S6W-39827 · Session 6

What engagement it has had with the Scottish Police Federation regarding the issue of post-traumatic support for officers.

Answered Asked by Liam McArthur LD Lodged 7 Aug 2025

The question

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the Scottish Police Federation regarding the issue of post-traumatic support for officers.

The answer

Answered by Angela Constance on 1 Sep 2025 · 25 days after it was lodged, on time

The welfare of officers within Police Scotland are a matter for the Chief Constable.Post-traumatic support is offered to all officers and staff who are directly involved in potentially traumatic incidents. I am aware that on 29 May Police Scotland indicated to the SPA People Committee that it will undertake an in-depth review of its support provisions in relation to trauma.I discussed the issue of post-traumatic support with the Scottish Police Federation on 11 June. On 25 June I passed on the concerns raised to Police Scotland who advised that they would be engaging further with SPF on this issue.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-39827 by reference.