COP26 News
Latest news relating to COP26.
COP 26 - ACC Gary Ritchie reflects on the last two weeks
12/11/2021 20:13:52
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie has been looking back at the last two weeks of COP26.
11/11/2021 20:27:57
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie thanks the people of Glasgow for enabling Police Scotland to deliver a safe and secure COP26.
COP26 - Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie daily update (10/11)
10/11/2021 18:05:08
A daily update from ACC Gary Ritchie as the policing operation for COP26 draws towards a close.
COP26 - ACC Ritchie thanks officers and staff for policing locally and nationally during COP26
09/11/2021 20:03:49
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie has reflected on the efforts of officers and staff working to support COP26, as well as those continuing to deliver a policing service to the public.
COP26- ACC Ritchie reiterates commitment to facilitating peaceful protest
08/11/2021 18:36:13
As COP26 enters its second week, Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie provides an update on what to expect.
COP26 - Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie looks ahead to the second week of COP26
07/11/2021 18:02:30
As COP26 arrives at its half way point, Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie looks ahead to the second week while praising both protesters and police.
COP26 - Climate Marches in Glasgow
06/11/2021 21:09:20
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie has been looking back at the climate marches in Glasgow.
COP26 - Statement on youth march
05/11/2021 18:11:32
A statement on today’s (5 November 2021) COP26 youth march by Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie.
COP26 - ACC Ritchie looks ahead to planned protests this weekend
04/11/2021 21:57:08
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie, Police Scotland, looks ahead to COP26’s biggest planned protests this weekend.
COP 26 - Statement ahead of the Fridays for Future and Climate marches
04/11/2021 16:18:18
Statement from Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie ahead of the Fridays for Future and Climate marches taking place this weekend.
COP26 - ACC Ritchie reflects on day three of the World Leaders' Summit
03/11/2021 21.29.00
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie has provided an update following a day of activity at COP26.
COP26 - Ongoing protest activity in Glasgow City Centre
03/11/2021 15:23:10
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie issues a statement following arrests made for officer assaults during protests in Glasgow City Centre.
COP26 - ACC Ritchie reflects on day two of the World Leaders' Summit
02/11/2021 21:06:19
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie takes a retrospective look at day two of the World Leaders' Summit.
COP26 - Statement on diversions
02/11/2021 10:47:56
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie said: “Residents were diverted on their way home, including on foot through Kelvingrove Park, following real-time changes to operational plans on Monday night."
COP26 - ACC Gary Ritchie reflects on first day of World Leaders' Summit
01/11/2021 23:24:04
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie has been reflecting on the first day of the World Leaders' Summit at COP26 in Glasgow.
COP26 - Statement following Rainbow Warrior docking
01/11/2021 19:52:55
Statement from Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie regarding the docking of the Rainbow Warrior vessel at the King George V docks.
COP26 protests pass off without incident
31/10/2021 21:53:26
Message from Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie after a number of protests took place today without incident.
COP26 policing operation under way as conference begins
30/10/2021 21:56:06
Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie said: "Our policing operation to support a peaceful, vibrant COP26 is well under way as conference delegates and climate change activists begin to arrive in Glasgow."
Body Worn Video for Police Scotland Armed Police ahead of COP26
20/10/2021 08:40:51
Police Scotland has completed the roll-out of Body Worn Video (BWV) cameras to armed officers ahead of the COP26 climate conference.
14/10/2021 13:47:15
Police Scotland is ready to deliver one of the largest policing operations undertaken in Britain as extensive planning for the COP26 climate conference reaches the final stages.
Temporary airspace restrictions for COP26 climate conference
08/10/2021 09:56:52
Temporary airspace restrictions will be in place across central Scotland as part of security measures to protect COP26.
Scottish Water to help keep officers hydrated at COP26
07/10/2021 13:42:51
Police Scotland has partnered with Scottish Water to keep officers hydrated during deployments at COP26.
Police Scotland launches nationwide campaign to promote security operations ahead of COP26
04/10/2021 11:28:30
Police Scotland is launching a six week campaign to highlight the work of Project Servator - a tactic designed to disrupt a range of criminal activity, including terrorism, while providing a reassuring presence for the public.
