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Motion · S6M-03700 · 18 Mar 2022

Haddington Community Officer PC Colin Boyd Retires

Lodged by Craig Hoy (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Haddington Community Officer, PC Colin Boyd, on his retirement from Police Scotland after 21 years of service; understands that PC Boyd joined Lothian and Borders Police on 9 April 2001, following a successful career in the RAF; further understands that, after completing his initial training at the Scottish Police College, he was posted to D Division, serving at Craigmillar Police Station for several years before moving to the tutor unit at Leith Police Station, where he played a key role in the tutoring and development of probationers; understands that, in 2007, Colin successfully applied for a transfer to East Lothian, where he lives with his partner, and where he has served the majority of his service, as a uniformed response officer, custody officer and, for the last three years, it believes, as a much-respected and popular Community Beat Officer in Haddington; considers that Colin spent his whole service in uniform and public-facing roles, with the aim of keeping people safe; believes that he has a vast wealth of operational and local knowledge, and that he has always shared this with colleagues to ensure the best possible service is provided to the communities of East Lothian; considers that he will be sorely missed by his colleagues, community groups and local residents; thanks Colin for his service in helping to keep the people of East Lothian and Edinburgh safe, and wishes him all the best in his retirement.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.