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Police Scotland

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Police Scotland

@PoliceScotland

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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Joined February 2011

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Statement from ACC Stuart Houston following Scotland's opening World Cup match: "Officers were deployed across Scotland as part of our proportionate policing plan and I'm delighted to say most reported fans in good spirits." Read more: orlo.uk/1nMVX
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Jun 13
An anti-racism protest which took place in Glasgow city centre today passed without major incident. Police Scotland officers had a significant operation in place to ensure the safety of the public and to minimise disruption. For more orlo.uk/WOq8k
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Jun 13
Serving Police Scotland officers have been recognised by His Majesty the King in his Birthday Honours for their distinguished service to policing. Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/DUxuA
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Jun 12
Officers investigating disorder at the Scottish Cup Quarter Final between Rangers and Celtic on Sunday, 8 March, 2026, have made three further arrests orlo.uk/HHEEx
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Jun 12
Police Scotland is preparing for a significant anti-racism protest expected to take place in Glasgow tomorrow. Read the statement from Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell here: orlo.uk/KLMLR
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Jun 12
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Jun 11
A woman has been arrested and charged following the protest activity in the Main Street area of Greenock on Wednesday, 10 June. The 32-year-old woman was charged with a hate crime. She is due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Friday, 12 June. More: orlo.uk/uCdvz
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Jun 11
Police were made aware of protest activity in the Main Street area of Greenock on the evening of Wednesday, 10 June, 2026. Three officers sustained minor injuries after items were thrown at them and two police vehicles were damaged. More: orlo.uk/XtCrx
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Jun 11
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Read more about Police Scotland's performance in 2025 / 2026 ⬇️
scotland.police.uk
Police Scotland delivers for Scotland’s communities despite increased pressures during 2025 - 2026
Police Scotland has published Chief Constable Jo Farrell's 2025-26 Annual Assessment of Policing, along with our 2025-26 Quarter 4 Performance Report.
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Jun 11
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We maintained an average answer time of eight seconds for emergency 999 calls, despite an 8.6% increase in call volume.
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Jun 11
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Continued prioritisation of efforts alongside partners on road safety education and enforcement campaigns, with road fatalities now at their lowest level in five years.
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Jun 11
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Work in the first year since the establishment of the dedicated Retail Crime Taskforce to detect over 5,000 shoplifting crimes.
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Jun 11
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This year, we saw the completion of the roll out of body worn video cameras to all frontline officers, a significant milestone that will improve the quality of evidence presented in court.
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