Police HQ closed after Legionnaires' disease found
Police Scotland's headquarters in Fife has been temporarily closed down after traces of Legionella bacteria were found.The bacteria, which can cause very serious lung infections, was discovered in shower heads during routine checks last month.No-one has become unwell as a result of the discovery at the college, a key training site for the force.
Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Taylor said the decision was taken following specific health and safety advice about the role the site plays in providing residential accommodation for a large number of people."While we have no confirmed cases and the risk to people remains extremely low, the safety and wellbeing of officers, staff, contractors and visitors to the site is paramount.
"While this precautionary measure does impact on probationer training in the short term, it will not affect operational policing. Matt Morse from the Legionella Control Association said cleaning and flushing out the system can get levels of the bacteria down to safe levels, but it is very difficult to eradicate completely.
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