Police Scotland Support for the Police Service of Northern Ireland

That the Parliament congratulates officers and staff of Police Scotland on their professionalism, dedication and public service in providing policing support to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) during periods of significant operational demand; recognises the value of effective cooperation between police forces across the UK in maintaining public safety, protecting communities and responding to major public order challenges; acknowledges what it considers to be the skill, resilience and courage demonstrated by Police Scotland personnel working in Northern Ireland; recognises the strong personal, family and historical connections between communities in Scotland and Northern Ireland; welcomes the continued partnership between Police Scotland and the PSNI as an important example of effective policing cooperation across the UK, and commends those officers and staff who have undertaken duties in Northern Ireland for their service, dedication to the public and support for colleagues in the PSNI.