Views are being sought on new national priorities for policing in Scotland.
The priorities set the long-term overarching framework for Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. They are being updated to reflect significant developments and progress in operational delivery, emerging threats and the changing needs of communities. The priorities also focus on anticipated future demands of the service. Continue reading Have your say on future police direction
More than 230 motorists in Scotland were found to be over the drink-drive limit during Police Scotland’s recent summer drink/drug driving campaign. Continue reading 230 drivers caught during drink drive crackdown
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery on Calder Road. Continue reading Police seek spotty Scot following Calder Road assault and robbery
Police searching for a teenager missing in North Edinburgh have confirmed his body has been found. Continue reading Body of missing teenager found on golf course
Police Scotland officers will be at festivals across Scotland this summer – including TRNSMT at Glasgow Green this weekend (12-14 July) – to engage 12-18 year olds in relaxed conversations about what matters to them and how they can stay safe. Continue reading Police launch Youth Engagement survey
A man has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving following the death of Lionel Simenya in Saughton earlier this year. Continue reading Man convicted following Saughton fatality
Police are appealing for the public’s assistance as part of ongoing enquiries into an attempted theft of sparrowhawk chicks near Newbridge. Continue reading Police appeal following attempted theft of sparrowhawk chicks
Inclusivity and personal safety are the key messages of this year’s Operation Summer City. The initiative, which runs annually, is Edinburgh Division’s campaign to keep the public safe over the duration of the Edinburgh International Festival. Continue reading Police launch Operation Summer City
Police are appealing for witnesses after two women were robbed on Cramond foreshore. Continue reading Electric bikes stolen in Cramond robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a business premises over the weekend. The incident happened around 9.50pm on Saturday 6th July at a convenience store in Biggar Road. Continue reading Appeal following armed robbery at Biggar Road convenience store
