Police Scotland trialling new model to 'improve officer numbers' on island

Chief Inspector Samantha Glasgow says it is 'too soon' to evaluate the pilot which has been running on the Isle of Bute for a few weeks.

Police Scotland is piloting an alternative policing model on the Isle of Bute which involves officers now being on call rather than on shift at designated times. According to the force, the idea is to "improve officer numbers at key...