The number of police officers in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level in two years, figures have shown. Officer numbers fell by the equivalent of 29 full-time posts during the three months to the end of June. Justice Secretary Neil Gray said: “I thank police officers and staff for all that they do to keep Scotland safe. “The Scottish Police Federation has consistently warned that maintaining officer numbers alone is not enough. Scotland needs a properly funded police service with sufficient officers, staff, equipment and infrastructure to meet today’s policing challenges.