A major police operation, dubbed Operation Roll, is being organized to manage both the visit of former US President Donald Trump and related protests, with Police Scotland seeking assistance from other UK forces to bolster their numbers.

Trump's itinerary includes visits to his golf courses in Aberdeenshire and Ayrshire, as well as meetings with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney, although a planned meeting with the King has been postponed until later in the year.

Several police officers scheduled to marry during Trump's visit weekend have been told they must work, prompting requests for exemptions and highlighting the personal impact of the policing demands.

The Police Federation of Scotland (SPF) has raised concerns that officers are being instructed to work 12-hour shifts for up to ten consecutive days, breaching existing agreements meant to protect their working conditions.

There are significant worries about the costs associated with the operation, including the potential cancellation of officers' rest days to ensure sufficient staffing, which raises financial and operational concerns.

Activists have already targeted Trump with protests, including a sign at his Aberdeen golf course linking him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, amid heightened tensions.

Recent protests in Britain against the war in Gaza have intensified, partly due to the UK government's classification of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, fueling further unrest.

Police leaders, including SPF chairman David Threadgold, have warned that logistical challenges posed by Trump's visit could affect officers' ability to rest, eat, and sleep properly.

The police operation, expected to involve around 5,000 officers over five days, will be the largest deployment by Police Scotland for a single event, with some reinforcements coming from Northern Ireland.

Despite the high-profile nature of the visit, Trump will travel via Marine One helicopter and will have his usual security detail, with strict security measures and airspace restrictions in place.

The operation, named Operation Roll, is a significant logistical effort that coincides with other summer events in Scotland, which may strain police resources and impact local communities.

Police Scotland is working closely with the SPF to address concerns about the operational demands and their impact on officers' wellbeing and routine duties.

The visit's timing, from July 25 to July 29, overlaps with popular summer events, further increasing the demand on police resources and potentially leading to longer wait times for assistance.