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We are hosting the 62nd annual National Police Dog Trials from 20-23 May.
The event will see police dogs and their handlers from across the UK compete at Police Scotland College, Tulliallan, in a series of trials.
Read more:
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Raptors are a protected species in Scotland 🦅
Purposefully harming or killing a raptor, or interfering with their nests, are criminal offenses, which can result in fines or jail-time.
Wildlife crime officers work with landowners and rural communities to help protect raptors.
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Police Scotland Retweeted
Today we launch our road safety campaign, supported by
@PoliceScotland
, to remind people driving they always need to drive safely around someone on a bike. Give at least 1.5 metres of space when passing someone on a bike.
#GiveCycleSpace
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On Tuesday, Chief Constable Jo Farrell visited
@theneukperth
, a charity in Perth and Kinross supporting those in mental health crisis, whilst in Tayside Division.
She was able to see the good work that is carried out, including the vital links The Neuk has with local officers.
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In 2023, there were 151 road deaths, 27 of which were motorcyclists.
Remember to 👇
👀 Look twice before manoeuvring
🚗 Take care on bends, at junctions and overtaking
🏍️ Be aware of your surroundings and
#ThinkBike
More info at
@RoadSafetyScot
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Raptors are a protected species in Scotland 🦅
Purposefully harming or killing a raptor, or interfering with their nests, are criminal offenses, which can result in fines or jail-time.
Wildlife crime officers work with landowners and rural communities to help protect raptors.
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Almost 500 properties have been visited and 2400 hours of CCTV footage are being examined by a dedicated team of officers investigating the murder of Brian Low, who was shot dead near Aberfeldy.
Full re-appeal here -
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Chag Sameach to our Jewish communities celebrating Passover across Scotland.
Our officers will be on duty as always, keeping our communities safe.
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DI Iain Renfrew talks to
@ActionStalking
about what happens when a report of stalking and harassment is made. Officers and partner organisations are here to listen and work together to support those affected in any way we can. Listen to the full podcast ➡
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We're considering introducing the use of an enhanced CCTV system in Aberdeen City Centre.
There's still time to take our survey. Please take a few minutes to give us your views.
For more
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A serving police officer has today been sentenced at Paisley Sheriff Court for the theft of two mobiles phones and a tablet computer.
Alan Sneddon, 46, was on duty when he took the devices from a house he was attending, following a report of a death.
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A 59 year old man has today, Thursday, 18 April, 2024, been charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party.
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A 59-year-old man has today, Thursday, 18 April, 2024, been re-arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.
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Always look once, look twice and
#ThinkBike
🏍️
Motorcyclists make up only 1 per cent of road users, but 14 per cent of road fatalities.
Always check your mirrors twice before manoeuvring and be aware of your surroundings.
Visit
@RoadSafetyScot
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The number of online hate reports being received by Police Scotland has dropped almost 75% in the second week since the introduction of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 on 1 April 2024. Read more, and see the data here:
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Police Scotland wishes our Sikh communities a happy Vaisakhi.
Vaisakhi is a festival which celebrates the founding of Sikhism as a collective faith.
Our officers are on duty as always, keeping our communities safe.
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We have issued data relating to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021.
Data shows there were 7152 online hate reports received 1 April to 7 April. During this period 240 hate crimes and 30 non-crime hate incidents recorded.
View the data:
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Today is Eid al-Fitr and marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. We would like to wish our Muslim communities a happy and blessed Eid Mubarak.
Our officers are on duty as always, keeping our communities safe.
#EidAlFitr2024
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Shelter at home is the advice being given to residents in the West Byrehill area of Kilwinning as a fire remains ongoing.
People living nearby and around the smoke plume are advised to continue keeping their windows shut and vents closed.
More info:
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Many motorcyclists will be brushing off their bikes and getting back on the road this spring 🛣️ 🏍️
Refamiliarise yourself with your bike and take it easy. Always wear protective gear - especially a helmet.
For more advice, visit
@RoadSafetyScot
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