When was Police Scotland formed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 2013
- Step 1: The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 created a single service.
- Step 2: Police Scotland began operating on 1 April 2013.
Answer
2013.
Why not the others: 1999, when the Scottish Parliament opened: this was before the merger. 2008, after the global financial crisis: the force was created later. 2020, after the pandemic: the force was created earlier.
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