Getty ImagesPolice Scotland has asked for Northern Irish officers to assist with President Donald Trump’s visit this month.
Trump will be at both of his golf courses in Scotland: Turnberry in Ayrshire and Menie in Aberdeenshire, between July 25 and 29.
The President will meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer while in Aberdeen, while plans are being put in place for the President to meet First Minister John Swinney, according to the Scottish Government.
Ahead of the major visit, Police Scotland has submitted a mutual aid request to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for additional officers.
Police forces usually make requests ahead of major operations or when their resources are stretched.
The PSNI has confirmed the request is being considered, however, a spokesperson said the force will have to ensure its “own operational competence”.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “There are well established processes for any UK based Police Services to request support from other services at times of peak demand.
“These requests are managed via the National Police Co-ordination Centre (NPoCC) and we can confirm that PSNI have received a request to provide mutual aid to Police Scotland which we are currently assessing.
“The decision to provide officers under the mutual aid process will be considered against our own demands, ensuring that we retain the capacity to respond effectively to local issues and maintain our own operational competence.”
This comes as the Scottish Police Federation confirmed it was considering taking legal action over the plans surrounding US President’s visit.
The organisation believes the operation breaches legally binding workplace arrangements and the Presidential visit will have a significant impact on officers.
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
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