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Official feed for the Police Service of Scotland. Not for reporting crime and not monitored 24/7. In an emergency call 999. For non-emergencies call 101.
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On Saturday, 17 May thousands of fans gathered in the Glasgow Cross and Trongate areas of Glasgow to celebrate Celtic FC winning of the Scottish Premiership title. Across the day there were nine arrests, three at the game and six in the city. More:
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The conversation on live facial recognition (LFR) in Scotland continued today in Edinburgh. UK policing, academics, and rights advocates met to discuss how LFR can protect the public and prevent crime, whilst also listening to concerns. #LFRNationalConversation
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Yesterday, 68 new probationers took the Police Constable declaration at ceremonies all over the country. They’ll be hitting the streets in September 🚔. Want a job like no other? Check out our recruitment pages for more info ⬇️.
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Real officers. Real stories. The people in our campaigns aren’t actors – they’re our own dedicated individuals who serve our communities daily. Are you ready for #AJobLikeNoOther? ➡️
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RT @COPFS: The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC has welcomed a new agreement which aims to improve how agencies work together in the investiga….
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Six men have been arrested and charged in connection with a range of offences following executive action in Glasgow and North Lanarkshire on Friday, 9 May, 2025.
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Body worn video helps build safer communities by:.📷 De-escalating tense situations.📷 Capturing unbiased, independent evidence.📷 Creating a fair and accurate record of events. Find out more ➡ #PoliceScotlandBWV
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Detectives investigating a number of linked incidents in the West & East of Scotland have arrested six people following action in Glasgow & North Lanarkshire. This brings the total number of arrests made during this investigation to 32. For more info ⬇️ .
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Police Scotland has made around 100 arrests, seized more than 200 kilograms of illegal drugs, taken three firearms off the street and safeguarded 11 children as part of a significant investigation to dismantle a Scottish organised crime gang. Read more:
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Today, Thursday, 8 May, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and the end of World War II in Europe. Our officers and staff will remember and honour the brave men and women of the Second World War who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. #VE80
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Two further arrests have been made as officers continue to investigate linked violent incidents in the East and West. A 41-year-old man was charged in connection with two fire-raisings and a 24-year-old man in connection with breach of bail. More:
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Looking for #AJobLikeNoOther? One of our officers talks about moving from sales to policing – seeking a new challenge and a chance to truly make a difference. Being there in both rough and joyful moments is what he finds most rewarding,. Apply now ➡️
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Ross Dominick, a dad of 3, died in a crash at Glencoe on July 23, 2023. A car crossed his path - he didn’t survive. He was one of 269 bikers killed on Scotland’s roads since 2015. His father Iain shares his story.
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Frontline police officers and custody staff in Tayside are being issued with body worn video. Read more on Body Worn Video ➡ To find out more about your privacy and data rights, visit ➡ #PoliceScotlandBWV
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From Inverness to Dumfries, officers working within rural and acquisitive crime have been trained on VIN CHIP to prevent and tackle thefts of agricultural machinery and equipment. Read more ➡ For info on VIN CHIP, visit ➡
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Want to volunteer with Police Scotland? Join our Special Constable recruitment event!. 📍 Scottish Police College, Kincardine.📅 Saturday, 10 May 2025. Learn about the role, duties, and recruitment process. Register now! ➡
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Detectives investigating a number of linked incidents in the East and West have arrested and charged eight people in the past week as officers take action across Scotland. Read more ➡
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Are you looking for #AJobLikeNoOther where you can support your community?. Hear why our officer loves community policing – from connecting with the locals to supporting the food bank. Apply now ➡️
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More than 120 police officers are preparing to deploy to Scotland’s communities following successful conclusion of their probationer training. More:
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The father of Ross Dominick, who died in a motorcycle crash on the A82 in Glencoe in 2023, has shared his story to support our motorcycle safety campaign and highlight the risks faced by riders. More:
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