Where does hate and anger come from? PoliceScotland 2023-04-25 | Award-winning stand-up comedian Liam Farrelly leads a discussion on where hate and anger come from, and asks what could lead someone to commit a hate crime.
Merry Christmas from everyone at Police Scotland 🎄 PoliceScotland 2023-12-15 | Throughout the festive period, officers and staff will continue to work to keep their communities safe. ACC Duncan shares how you can celebrate Christmas safely.
Help your child navigate the digital world PoliceScotland 2023-10-14 | Having open conversations with your child about their online activity means they're more likely to come to you if something doesn't feel quite right.For more advice about keeping your child safe online, visit our partners at NSPCC and Parent Club Scotland.
Keeping your children safe in the digital world. PoliceScotland 2023-10-10 | Sergeant Jackson shares advice on how to keep your child safe as they navigate the internet, and what to do if they approach you for advice.For more information, visit: scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/internet-safety
Detective Superintendent Gillian Faulds discusses DSDAS PoliceScotland 2023-10-06 | A scheme launched eight years ago to help tackle domestic abuse has seen more than 11,500 disclosures made to tell people of their partner’s abusive past.Our Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse in Scotland (DSDAS) was launched on 1 October 2015, and since then has received over 20,000 requests to ask about the background of a partner.Of the 20,005 requests received, 11,599 disclosures (58 per cent) have been made to tell individuals their current partner has a violent or abusive past.To access the form or submit a report visit ➡ ow.ly/RoxU50PTZce#RightToAsk #ReportDomesticAbuse
Neil preferred online relationships to the real world PoliceScotland 2023-10-02 | Neil spent his days isolating himself from his family and friends to develop relationships with young people online. He realised his behaviours were wrong, and sought help from Stop It Now! Scotland, before it was too late.If you have concerns about your thoughts or behaviours, or that of a loved one, contact Stop It Now! for confidential support: stopitnow.org.uk/scotlandHelpline: 0808 1000 900
If only Graham had contacted Stop It Now! Scotland sooner. PoliceScotland 2023-10-02 | Graham's life came crashing down when he was arrested for viewing indecent images of children online.If you're concerned about your thoughts or behaviours towards children or young people, contact Stop It Now! Scotland, before it's too late: stopitnow.org.uk/scotlandHelpline: 0808 1000 900
Lorraines life came crashing down PoliceScotland 2023-10-02 | After being arrested alongside her husband and son, Lorraine's life was changed forever.If you're concerned about the thoughts or behaviours of a loved one towards children and young people, contact Stop It Now! Scotland for anonymous advice: stopitnow.org.uk/scotlandHelpline: 0808 1000 900
How were tackling online child sexual abuse. PoliceScotland 2023-10-02 | Officers from the Cybercrime Harm Prevention team share how they are tackling online child sexual abuse, and the signs to watch out for.For more advice, visit: scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/child-abuse/online-child-sexual-abuse
Stop It Now! Scotland can help you. PoliceScotland 2023-09-26 | Director of Stop It Now! Scotland, Stuart Allardyce, shares how the charity can help those concerned about their thoughts or behaviours towards children and young people. For more help and advice, visit: stopitnow.org.uk/scotlandStop It Now! Helpline: 0808 1000 900
#GetHelpOrGetCaught - How were tackling child sexual abuse. PoliceScotland 2023-09-25 | Detective Chief Superintendent Martin Maclean shares how Police Scotland are tackling child sexual abuse, and the support available for those worried about their thoughts and behaviours.For more information, visit: scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/child-abuseFor anonymous support, visit: stopitnow.org.uk/scotland
Itll Cost You - Police Scotland Youth Volunteers PoliceScotland 2023-09-19 | Youth Volunteers in Dunfermline have recently been learning the dangers of underage drinking and how adults can play a role. It is a criminal offence to buy alcohol for anyone under 18. You could face a fine of up to £5,000 or 3 months in prison. Or both. Read more on the It’ll Cost You campaign ➡ itwillcostyou.com
Community Speed Watch - Police Scotland Youth Volunteers PoliceScotland 2023-09-19 | Youth Volunteers are assisting community police officers with the Community Speed Watch initiative which detects and monitors traffic speed. This allows the ability to identify risks to the public and highlight speeding concerns. Volunteers such as Reece are trained to use equipment alongside officers and are required to comply with the Code of Conduct. Read more on Police Scotland's Youth Volunteers ➡ scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-scotland-youth-volunteers
Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone QPM retires from Police Scotland PoliceScotland 2023-08-10 | First Minister Humza Yousaf led tributes to Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone QPM, who today retired from policing after 31 years, including six as Chief Constable.Read more here ➡️ scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2023/august/first-minister-leads-tributes-to-sir-iain-livingstone-on-his-retirement-from-policing
Engaging with protest groups ahead of Coronation events PoliceScotland 2023-06-29 | Engagement with protest groups is ongoing as part of preparations for a Coronation event being held in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 5 July.Our priority is public safety, balanced against people’s rights.Officers often have to make dynamic, quick decisions to consider whether someone’s behaviour breaches the threshold of criminality. There are a range of factors and circumstances that affect this decision making, including considering the risk that behaviour has on the safety of those at the event, as well as any triggers that may lead to wider disruption. Every situation is unique. Watch this video with ACC Mairs to understand more about our approach.
#DontRiskIt this summer PoliceScotland 2023-06-26 | Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan discusses the dangers of consuming drugs or alcohol and getting behind the wheel.
#WearASeatbelt and save your life PoliceScotland 2023-06-14 | Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan launches the National Seatbelt campaign in support of Road Safety Scotland. Wearing a seatbelt can save your life in the event of a collision, for more information: https://roadsafety.scot/road-user-advice/seatbelts/seatbelts-campaign/
Encouraging reporting within the Trans community PoliceScotland 2023-06-14 | We know that transgender hate has a big impact on our LGBTI+ communities. If you’ve been affected by hate or witnessed it, please trust us to support you. Here are the three ways you can report. Third party anonymous reporting, Crimestoppers anonymous reporting or Police Scotland by calling 999 in an emergency or 101 for a non-emergency. #DontFeedHate
Where does hate and anger come from? (BSL) PoliceScotland 2023-04-25 | Award-winning stand-up comedian Liam Farrelly leads a discussion on where hate and anger come from, and asks what could lead someone to commit a hate crime.#DontFeedHate
Have you met the Hate Monster? PoliceScotland 2023-04-25 | He loves it when you get angry. He’ll make you want to have a go at somebody to show you’re better than them. It could be a neighbour, somebody on the street or in the chippy, your taxi driver even. Before you know it, you’ve committed a hate crime.You’re better than that. You need to watch this video - youtu.be/tU-68SWN4Qc #DontFeedHate
Development of our Strategy for tackling violence against women and girls. PoliceScotland 2023-03-16 | Deputy Chief Constable Jane Connors talks about the development of our Strategy for tackling violence against women and girls. This was presented to the Scottish Police Authority Policing Performance Committee today, to be discussed at the Scottish Police Authority Board next week.
How can we tackle domestic abuse? PoliceScotland 2023-02-21 | A preventative approach is the only way we can tackle domestic abuse. By speaking to young people and educating them about healthy relationships, we can challenge dangerous attitudes and behaviours early. Professor David Gadd, a lead researcher on the From Boys to Men Project, shares his insight on educating young people and encouraging them to spot the signs of domestic abuse.For more information, visit ➡️ scotland.police.uk/isthatme
Spotting the signs of abusive behaviour PoliceScotland 2023-02-21 | In part two of our interview with Professor David Gadd, he discusses abusive behaviours amongst young people and how to spot the signs.For further information, visit ➡️ scotland.police.uk/isthatmeTo seek help and advice, visit our partners Respect ➡️ respect.uk.net
Can domestically abusive homes affect young peoples future attitudes and behaviours? PoliceScotland 2023-02-21 | In this three-part interview, Professor David Gadd of the University of Manchester shares the insight he gained from his work on the Boys to Men Project.The study examined the links between young people, particularly young men, who experienced domestic abuse in their homes as children and how this shapes their attitudes and behaviours as adults.For more information, visit ➡️ scotland.police.uk/isthatme
Adams temper ruined his relationship PoliceScotland 2023-02-21 | When Adam moved in with his girlfriend, his true attitudes and behaviours started to show.Respect UK encouraged Adam to seek help for his temper and understand that he couldn't lash out towards his girlfriend. For advice and support, visit respect.uk.net
Josephs attitudes and behaviours ended his marriage PoliceScotland 2023-02-21 | Joseph felt his wife wasn't fulfilling his expectations following the arrival of their second child.His behaviours escalated and ended his marriage, which prevented him from seeing his kids. Respect UK encourage Joseph to reflect on his attitudes and behaviours to change for the better.For help and advice, visit respect.uk.net
Sharons Story - Part Three PoliceScotland 2023-02-21 | Sharon was only seventeen when she found herself in a coercively controlling relationship.She was isolated from her friends and family, and found herself trapped in the relationship.Listen to Sharon's experience of her coercively controlling relationship and ask yourself #IsThatMe?For more information visit ➡️ scotland.police.uk/isthatmeSharon's story name and voice have been changed to protect her identity.
Sharons Story - Part Two PoliceScotland 2023-02-21 | When Sharon first got together with her boyfriend, she thought he was perfect. However, over time his true attitudes and behaviours started to show as he become coercively and financially controlling.Listen to Sharon's experience and ask yourself #IsThatMe?For more information visit ➡️ scotland.police.uk/isthatmeSharon's story name and voice have been changed to protect her identity.
Sharons Story - Part One PoliceScotland 2023-01-13 | When Sharon first got together with her boyfriend, she thought he was the best thing that could have happened to her.However, over time his true attitudes and behaviours started to show.Listen to Sharon's experience of her coercively controlling relationship and ask yourself #IsThatMe?For more information visit ➡️ scotland.police.uk/isthatmeSharon's story name and voice have been changed to protect her identity.
Carmen spotted the signs PoliceScotland 2023-01-13 | Carmen contacted Respect UK after she started to notice her son's controlling attitudes and behaviours towards his girlfriend.Respect were able to offer her and her son support, and help him change his beliefs.For more info ➡️ respect.uk.net
What does the role of a response police officer involve? PoliceScotland 2022-12-21 | No two days are the same for our response policing officers.Following the initial training at the Scottish Police College, all new recruits have a two year probationary period. This is spent working in response policing responding to emergency and non-emergency calls from the public. This could be anything from a report of domestic abuse to a missing person, a sudden death or an ongoing burglary. Watch our response police officers talk about the role and why they enjoy it.For more information on the role or to apply, visit our website: scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-officer-recruitment
New recruits look forward to starting career in response policing PoliceScotland 2022-12-14 | Do you want a job where you make a difference? We’re recruiting police officers across Scotland now.Watch some of our newest recruits talk about what they are most looking forward to about starting their career in response policing. No two days are the same for our response officers. They could be called to a report of a housebreaking then go to deal with a road crash. After that they might be taking a statement from a victim of domestic abuse and then speaking to school pupils about keeping safe online.For more information visit- scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-officer-recruitment
Detective Superintendent Faulds encourages you to ask #IsThatMe? PoliceScotland 2022-12-13 | Detective Superintendent Gillian Faulds speaks about the importance of our domestic abuse campaign, and encourages men to spot the signs within their own beliefs and behaviours and ask themselves #IsThatMe?For advice and support, visit www.scotland.police.uk/IsThatMe
What if you could see the man you might become? PoliceScotland 2022-12-13 | At the start of a relationship you don’t always see the man you might become.With the wrong attitudes and behaviour, a promising relationship can quickly turn into an abusive one. If you spot the signs in your own actions and beliefs, stop.Visit www.scotland.police.uk/IsThatMe for advice and support.#IsThatMe
Rural Recruiting - PC Rachel Davison PoliceScotland 2022-12-06 | In Police Scotland no two careers are the same. PC Rachel Davison is a community police officer based in Banff. After maternity leave she felt supported by Police Scotland to move to part-time working. Watch as Rachel explains why she thinks policing in a rural area helps you build better working relationships with the local community as well as your own colleagues. Be the difference your community needs. Apply now at - scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-officer-recruitment
PC Agnieszka Pinczak talks about life as a new recruit PoliceScotland 2022-12-01 | Thinking about joining Police Scotland?PC Agnieszka Pinczak was able to access support from our Positive Action teamduring the application process to follow her dream. Find out what exciting new skills she’s learned during training.If you’ve ever thought about joining, now is the time. We’re recruiting. You can join from 18 years old (although you can apply at 17.5), and must be physically fit and hold a valid UK driving licence.For more information visit- scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-officer-recruitment
Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid – Domestic Abuse Animation PoliceScotland 2022-11-25 | To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a new animation has been launched by Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid, in association with Police Scotland. This animation will help to provide support to female migrants, who may not be aware that they are immediately protected by law from abuse and exploitation as soon as they set foot in Scotland. This animation was funded by University of Strathclyde, Funding Knowledge Exchange Programme and Hemat Gryffe.
Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid – Domestic Abuse Animation (All languages) PoliceScotland 2022-11-25 | To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a new animation has been launched by Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid, in association with Police Scotland. This animation will help to provide support to female migrants, who may not be aware that they are immediately protected by law from abuse and exploitation as soon as they set foot in Scotland. This animation was funded by University of Strathclyde, Funding Knowledge Exchange Programme and Hemat Gryffe.Languages featured on the animation include: Arabic, Bengali, Mandarin, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Ukrainian and Urdu.
Rural Policing – Child Protection to Campbeltown PoliceScotland 2022-11-25 | Do you want a job where you can make a difference?Sergeant Matthew Shaw worked in Child Protection with Avon and Somerset Police before transferring to Police Scotland and Argyll. He is now a response sergeant covering rural communities such as Campbeltown, Lochgilphead and Inveraray. Watch as Matthew talks about the challenges of policing a large geographical area as well as the positive difference he makes in rural policing. Apply now at - scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-officer-recruitment
How and why we prioritise calls PoliceScotland 2022-11-16 | An overview of police call handling based on public feedback from the Your Police survey, where we were told people were concerned about wait times when calling the police for non-emergency 101 calls. Share your views with us via the Your Police survey: consult.scotland.police.uk/strategy-insight-and-innovation/your-police-2023-2024
Rural Recruiting - Policing in Lochinver PoliceScotland 2022-11-11 | PC Donald Morrison is the community officer for Lochinver and covers an area around 100 square miles. Donald has formed strong relationships with people and businesses in the local community, which is key to policing in remote areas. Watch Donald talk about the challenges and benefits that policing in a remote community brings to both his professional and personal life. For more information visit- scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-officer-recruitment
Police Scotland Taser - BSL PoliceScotland 2022-11-09 | Sergeant Kirsty Duffin and Inspector Jim Young from our National Taser Unit explain Police Scotland’s Taser use.
Rural Recruiting – UK’s most northerly cop PoliceScotland 2022-11-01 | PC Angela Manson began her career in Paisley, working in various large towns and busy policing environments, such Glasgow Airport and Braehead shopping centre, before moving to the Island of Cumbrae.Angela is now the beat officer for the most northern islands in Shetland making her the most northerly police officer in the UK. Watch to find out more about Angela’s story and what makes policing in a remote community so rewarding. For more information visit- scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-officer-recruitment
Police Officer Recruitment 2022 - Advice for Applicants PoliceScotland 2022-10-28 | Our new recruits share advice on applying for the role of police officerWe’re looking for recruits of all ages and backgrounds to become police officers. You do have to be aged 18 or over (you can apply at 17.5), physically fit, and hold a valid driving licence. We need you and your unique life experience to handle the challenges of the role on a daily basis. You will try to help people at some of their worst times and it can be physically and mentally demanding, but the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped someone in need is very rewarding.Think this could be you? Watch for advice from our new recruits on how to prepare for the application process. Visit our website to apply now- scotland.police.uk/recruitment/police-officer-recruitment#BeTheDifference
Police Scotland and SEMPER Scotland opening event for Black History Month PoliceScotland 2022-10-04 | On Tuesday, 27 September, Police Scotland and SEMPER (Supporting Ethnic Minority Police employees for Equality in Race) Scotland launched an opening event for Black History Month.There were inputs from various key speakers including Assistant Chief Constable, Tim Mairs and police officers who spoke about what Black History Month means to them. Events like these help to support Police Scotland’s commitment to diversity and gives officers and staff within the organisation the opportunity to share their views.During Black History Month Police Scotland will celebrate the achievements of black officers and staff and continue to drive forward equality, diversity and inclusion imperatives.
