In September 2023, Jimmy Paul was appointed as the new Head of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU). As we enter a new year, he sets out the challenges that lie ahead for the country and his priorities to help create a safer Scotland for all. As we continue to grapple with the impact of […]
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One Community Scotland (OCS) will be spreading Christmas cheer this festive season as they distribute gifts to families across Glasgow. Working with the Spirit of Christmas charity, OCS have received nearly 500 donations which they are now delivering to families they work with in the area. Children and young people aged from 0 to 24
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The founder of One Community Scotland has received an honorary doctorate in recognition of her tireless campaigning and charity work. The accolade from Stirling University was awarded to Khadija Coll, MBE on Thursday 29th June at their graduation ceremony. Khadija is the founder of charity One Community Scotland, which supports families and young people from
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Niven has more than 30 years of operational policing experience in the United Kingdom. He joined Strathclyde Police in 1985 serving throughout the west of Scotland in a variety of ranks and positions before progressing to the rank of Chief Superintendent. Niven previously held the role of President of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents where he represented the interests of the operational leaders of policing in Scotland.
On leaving Police Scotland in 2016 Niven took up the position of Chief Executive Officer of South Ayrshire Escape from Homelessness (SeAscape).
Niven was appointed director of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit in July 2018.