Supported by: Stuart McMillan*, Joan McAlpine*, James Dornan*, Ash Denham*, Ruth Maguire*, Graeme Dey*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Richard Lyle*, Bill Kidd*, Clare Haughey*, David Torrance*, Colin Beattie* *S5M-09931 Clare Adamson: New Area Commander for Local Policing in Motherwell, Bellshill, Wishaw and Shotts That the Parliament congratulates Chief Inspector Mark Leonard — on his appointment as the new Area Commander for local policing in Motherwell, Bellshill, Wishaw and Shotts; recognises that Chief Inspector Leonard served in the Royal Air Force as an Aerospace Systems Operator before joining Grampian Police in 1995; understands that in 2000 he transferred to Strathclyde, working in a variety of roles, including local policing, proactive and reactive investigations and licensing, as well as specialist roles such as family liaison officer, covert source handler and as a public order/CBRN responder; commends him for his work as leader of a national team at the Scottish Crime Campus, Gartcosh, supporting local policing and the Specialist Crime Division; considers that, because he lives locally, the Chief Inspector will have a personal understanding of local priorities; notes that he hopes to focus on individuals causing the most harm, as well as working collaboratively with relevant partners in the community, and looks forward to his work to make Motherwell and the surrounding areas safer for everyone.