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Give civilian staff wider police role, urges chief

Exclusive: One of Scotland's most senior officers has called for traditional police roles such as conducting door-to-door inquiries and taking statements from witnesses to be handed over to civilians.

One of Scotland's most senior officers has called for traditional police roles such as conducting door-to-door inquiries and taking statements from witnesses to be handed over to civilians.