Cops launch football policing survey

Police Scotland is seeking the views on how it engages with football supporters and the public about policing the game.

It follows a recommendation made in the Independent Review of Football Policing in Scotland report - commissioned by Police Scotland last year.

Chief Inspector Campbell Crawford, head of Police Scotland’s national football unit, said: “Getting views directly from supporters is extremely important and a real step forward for us.

“We are keen that people understand that our role at football is to support the event organiser, as well as understanding what people expect from us.

“We are transforming the way we communicate with Scotland’s football supporters and we now need as many of them as possible to take part in the survey.

“We also want to make sure that the communities who host football matches are involved.

“We know policing operations have an effect on them too.”

He added: “All the feedback we receive will be analysed and wi l l contribute directly to our new engagement strategy.

“This wi l l e n s u re football supporters and communities are involved in the way we police football in future.”

“I would encourage anyone who has an interest in football policing to complete the survey.

“We would appreciate your help.”

The questionnaire can be completed at https:// consult. scotland. police. uk/ sur veys/ footballengagement-strategy/