Police chief: officer attacks viewed as ‘fair game’
Ch Supt Macdonald told the city public protection committee: “Violence and abuse towards police officers and staff, going about lawful duty, isn’t acceptable and we need to ensure those who think it is actually feel the force of law.
“It’s a culture or perception we need to look at and challenge as there is a perception, I think, that police are ‘fair game’, that it’s just an additional charge.
“It shouldn’t be like that and we need to see the consequences in terms of court disposal.
“We should not accept that any of our staff should be on the receiving end of mindless violence which can have a significant impact both at the time and in the short, medium and long time.”