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As a police officer no two days are the same. | Police Scotland

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Police Scotland Youth Volunteers - Stranraer. First evening of drill training, a fantastic effort by all. Special thanks to WO2 Wilson for teaching the group drill. | Police Scotland Dumfries & Galloway

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Our Police Scotland horses and officers train every week and work on different exercises in order to be prepared for any situation. Check out our video, which captures a typical training day and goes behind-the-scenes at the mounted unit base to show you some of the training involved in ensuring our horses are ready for their duties around Scotland. Remember to follow our mounted unit on Twitter via www.twitter.com/PolScotHorses. | Police Scotland

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Police Scotland's Chief Constable Iain Livingstone today welcomed mutual aid officers after they arrived in Scotland ahead of the COP26 Climate Conference. Officers received a detailed briefing on the tone and style of policing for the operation which will be friendly, fair, accessible and accommodating. All officers will operate in line with Police Scotland's policies and procedures during their deployment. For more information: https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2021/october/

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It is Mental Health Awareness Week. As part of Police Scotland’s 2030 vision of safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce, we have continued to train officers in Distress Brief Intervention (DBI). DBI enables officers to signpost and refer those experiencing mental health distress to the right agency which can provide the support they need, allowing officers to redirect to core policing duties. Around 2,100 police officers are now trained in Distress Brief Interve

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Are you looking for a job where you can support your community? Apply today to become a police officer. | Police Scotland

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Special Constables make a vital contribution to policing in Scotland. These volunteers play a vital role in supporting full-time police colleagues when responding to crime, policing major events, and providing a visible and reassuring presence in our communities. Within the Lothians and Scottish Borders Division, Special Constables are deployed as part of a specialist initiative team, which sees them tackle issues such as antisocial behaviour, drug misuse, disorder and carry out vehicle checks o

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Chief Constable Jo Farrell outlined her ongoing commitment to building an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory Service which delivers for all communities during a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority today, Thursday 23 May. Speaking ahead of the first year since Police Scotland acknowledged institutional racism, sexism and discrimination, the Chief outlined work to support effective leadership; enhance equality education and focus on our values and standards. The Chief said: “I am determined to

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Officers tackling rural crime across Scotland have taken part in new training as part of nation-wide crime crackdown. From Inverness to Dumfries, officers working within rural and acquisitive crime have been trained on VIN CHIP technology to prevent and tackle thefts of agricultural machinery and equipment from farms. This year alone, 34 quad bikes, 13 trailers and 10 agricultural vehicles and plant worth a total of £536,500 have been stolen from farms and rural premises across the country. The

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Episode 3 of our 'A Day in the Life' series looks at the home of our brilliant police horses - the Police Scotland Mounted Branch... | Police Scotland

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Your life experiences can provide you with the skills you need to become a police officer. | Police Scotland

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As a police officer no two days are the same but every day we keep people safe. Be the difference your community needs. | Police Scotland

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The Police Scotland Mounted unit are getting ready to gallop into COP26! 🐎 The Mounted unit will continue to support local policing patrols during the conference and, where required, will be deployed to areas in a crowd management role. Don't be afraid to say hello if you see the horses on the beat! Constable Kirsteen Watson from the Mounted unit shares insight into the training the Police Scotland horses have undergone to prepare for COP26 and how they'll be utilised during the conference 🐎👇

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Police dogs and their handlers have been taking part in training exercises ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow. Read more: bbc.in/2XDy5O3 | BBC Scotland News

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All frontline police officers and custody staff in Edinburgh and Lothian and Borders have been issued with body worn video, marking the halfway point for the roll out across Scotland. The devices, worn by officers on their uniforms, will help as a deterrent to those considering engaging in criminal activity and to aid any investigations and bring to justice those responsible for attacks and other offences. Find out more on Body Worn Video ➡ https://tinyurl.com/Body-Worn-Video | Police Scotland

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The poignant moment police officers promise to uphold the law. | BBC Scotland

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Following today’s Scottish Police Memorial Trust service of remembrance, Chief Constable, Sir Iain Livingstone and Christine Fulton, Co-Founder and Trustee of the Scottish Police Memorial Trust, reflect on the importance of today’s event. Read more here ➡ http://ow.ly/fx1G50KCv8U | Police Scotland

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For many across Scotland, the oath to serve continues with us. We're proud to have more than 700 veterans serving as Police Scotland officers and staff. Together, they bring invaluable experience to our service and carry forward the same values of integrity, fairness and respect to keep our people safe. Today, our Veterans' Champion Network held a Veterans' Day event, providing a platform to celebrate our armed forces community. As part of proceedings, Colonel Iain Davidson presented Police Scot

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Police officers equipped with body worn video cameras were on duty in Tayside today, signalling the start of a national roll out across Scotland. Around 750 Tayside (D) Division officers, including road policing officers and dog handlers, will be equipped with the new devices over the coming weeks. As the roll out progresses, more than 10,500 Home Office-approved Motorola VB 400 cameras will be issued to frontline officers from constable to inspector ranks, and to police custody staff, across th

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Police Scotland has recently welcomed the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Executive Institute (FBI NEI) to its headquarters for its 47th session. The senior development course is aimed at police and law enforcement leaders and saw 45 delegates from the USA and representatives of seven other nations undertake the second of three stages at Police Scotland headquarters, Tulliallan. Supported by Police Scotland’s International Development and Innovation Unit, this is the third year in a row

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A refurbished indoor arena for Police Scotland’s Mounted Unit has been named in honour of a late colleague. The Greig Steven facility at Stewarton has been upgraded with a new surface, lining, lighting and bird netting. Greig joined Strathclyde Police in 2009 and worked as a groom. Shortly after his 25th birthday in 2015 he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer and sadly died six months later. Opening the arena, Scotland’s Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone, said: “I’m grateful for t

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Police Scotland’s Dive and Marine Unit have been searching waterways in the run up to COP26 to ensure the safety of all persons involved and the wider public. 👮🚤 During COP26, the Ministry of Defence Police will monitor the River Clyde, with assistance when required from Police Scotland divers. The river will be subject to movement and mooring restrictions for approximately three weeks. 📽️ Watch Superintendent, Stevie Irvine, talk about the role of the Dive and Marine Unit. For more informati

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As COP26 fast approaches, you may see an increased number of armed police officers in your local area. Armed police officers are first and foremost, police officers, and may respond to all types of incidents across Scotland. Watch our video to find out more about our armed police officers' role during COP26, or visit: http://ow.ly/Zxc450GypCA | Police Scotland

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Are you ready for a job like no other? 👮🏼‍♀️ The skills you need to be a police officer might be the ones you already have. These skills come from the jobs you do, the community you live in, your friends and family, and the expectations and values you set yourself. One of our officers talks about how she uses the communications and problem solving skills she developed when working as a mortgage advisor in her job as a police officer, and how these skills helped her progress from response polic

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In the late '70s and early '80s heroin exploded into housing schemes around Scotland and would change policing and society forever. | BBC Scotland

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We know it's tough for everyone to deal with lockdown and the restrictions necessary to keep everyone as safe as possible during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We realise it's especially hard for children and young people: we all have a part to play to help each other, as DCC Will Kerr explains: | Police Scotland

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We will continue to prioritise emergency 999 calls throughout the festive period. This may result in longer waiting times for our 101 service. If you have a non-urgent enquiry, consider getting in touch via our contact form➡️ http://ow.ly/U3zR50HhBM6 If you're unsure if your enquiry is a policing matter, visit our website before dialling ➡️ http://ow.ly/qOZe50HhBM7 | Police Scotland

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Today we are launching the national firearm surrender campaign. From 12 – 29 May, members of the public will be able to hand in any unwanted or illegal firearms and ammunition to designated police stations across Scotland, anonymously and without facing prosecution when surrendering. Superintendent Higgins from the Firearms Licensing unit explains why Police Scotland are taking part in this UK-wide campaign. For information on transporting weapons safely and the full list of designated police st

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Cops issue urgent safety advice as Storm Eowyn sparks rare red weather warning

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