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Police Officer Strength Scotland - Historical Data - 1970-06

Historical time series of police officer numbers between 1970 and 2006.


This is a historical time series of police officer numbers between 1970 and 2006 as at 31 December only. Figures between 1970 and 1999 are a headcount of the number of police officers. Figures between 2000 and 2006 are the number of full-time-equivalent police officers.

Full-time equivalent figures by quarter from as at 31 March (Q1) 2007 are available via the Police Officer Quarterly Strength Statistics webpage.

Police Officer Strength Scotland - Historical Data - 1970-2006
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