Ruralshire Constabulary lost many police officers during both world wars. Looking at the book of remembrance, one can see large numbers of constables who left to join the armed forces in the Great War, and who subsequently died. World War II shows a significant number  in air raids, and further military casualties and deaths. The various Ruralshire battalions suffered many dead and wounded, particularly in the far east and again in northern Europe.

Why then, is it against Force Policy to attend Remembrance Day parades in police uniform if you happen to be off duty, but it is OK to wear it for the annual Gay Pride march?