- Location
- Scottish Highlands
I never had much to do with the police until recently (it's OK, I'm not repeating my story again!). I've since learned that Phil Gormley, recent Chief Constable of Police Scotland, was suspended for 'bullying' and has since been forced to resign. Did I hear that several other senior officers are now being investigated for the same offence?
Of course, I couldn't possibly comment as Scotland's 'open and transparent' policing means we are not allowed to actually know what has been going on! But it is my guess that sometimes bullying is not only necessary but desirable. The firearms officer who handled my case blatantly ignored codes of conduct in spite of being repeatedly reminded. But then perhaps these days that's bullying too? Some people need a good kick in the ass to get them into gear, but that's just my opinion.
Of course, I couldn't possibly comment as Scotland's 'open and transparent' policing means we are not allowed to actually know what has been going on! But it is my guess that sometimes bullying is not only necessary but desirable. The firearms officer who handled my case blatantly ignored codes of conduct in spite of being repeatedly reminded. But then perhaps these days that's bullying too? Some people need a good kick in the ass to get them into gear, but that's just my opinion.