Nearly one in 20 police officers across Scotland are unable to be deployed due to having their safety training expired, according to new data.

Figures released by Police Scotland show that as of August 2025, there are 582 officers whose officer safety training has expired.

When hired, all police officers receive seven days of initial operational safety training.

Training includes conflict management, de-escalation and tactical communications in addition to training in operational safety measures.

The new figures show 4.2% of officers in the force have expired safety training.

Scottish Labour expressed concern over the new figures and said Police Scotland has been “hollowed out”.

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