Scottish Police to Withdraw Goodwill Over Pay Dispute

Officers will adhere strictly to scheduled shift times in protest against a 4.75% pay offer deemed inadequate.

The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) announced officers will stop shifts at their scheduled time and not work beyond their rostered hours starting November 1.
This action is in response to a pay offer of 4.75%, which the SPF argues shows contempt for their work, as they had requested a 5.7% increase.
Police officers are legally prohibited from striking, so the withdrawal of goodwill is the most significant action they can take to express dissatisfaction.
The SPF emphasized that officers will no longer take police equipment home to avoid additional personal costs, like charging radios.
Police Scotland warned that officer numbers could be reduced by up to 1,500 over the next 18 months if a flat cash settlement is implemented.