There were 17,273 officers in Scotland at the end of last year – up 56 on three months before. Numbers had previously fallen by 61 between July and September last year.
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Police officer numbers rise as SNP reaches manifesto target
Police officer numbers in Scotland have increased again, according to official figures released yesterday.
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