A police officer who is cycling over 700 miles for charity is halfway through his journey.
PC Ross Bell is raising awareness of the charity Blue Light Minds, who provide free, confidential, evidence-based trauma-focused therapy to Scotland’s emergency service workers.
He arrived this afternoon at Police Scotland Headquarters, Tulliallan and was welcomed and congratulated by Assistant Chief Constable Wendy Middleton and Superintendent June Peebles.
As a registered Scottish charity, Blue Light Minds deliver education and awareness training to serving, former and future emergency service workers helping to improve understanding of psychological trauma, reduce stigma and encourage early access to support.
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PC Bell was joined today by George Nedley from the Scottish Police Credit Union, as he reaches day 13 of his cycle.
New recruits who joined Police Scotland in September were provided with background on the event and the importance of seeking help and support when required.
The journey continues to Edinburgh before heading back to Dumfries and Galloway towards the end of the week
