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Officers are appealing for the help of the public to trace 17-year-old Chloe Gallagher, who has been reported missing from Saltcoats. Chloe was last seen in the Vernon Street area of the town around ...

Police Scotland Hate Crime HighlandsOfficers are appealing for information after a bus stop was vandalised in Fortrose. Around 9.15am on Saturday, 29 November, 2025, we received a report of graffiti ...

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a serious two-vehicle collision on the A9. It happened half a mile south of the Ralia junction around 6pm on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025 ...

Police Scotland is dedicating more resource than ever before to tackle crimes involving fireworks over the Bonfire Night period. Operation Moonbeam 2025 was officially launched on Friday, 24 October ...

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Dumfries and GallowayDumfries and Galloway Division is the area covered by Dumfries and Galloway Council. The division is made up of the two command areas above. Priorities The priorities for your ...

Highland and Islands DivisionHighlands and Islands Division is covered by Highland, Shetland, Orkney and Western Isles Councils. The division is made up of the six command areas above. Priorities The ...

Since 2017 the Herbert Protocol has been used many times to help police and other agencies quickly and safely locate missing people who have dementia. The scheme is being rolled out nationwide from 21 ...

Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers, special constables or police staff by hosting various online and in-person recruitment events throughout the year. Worried that your ...

Information about out use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems. A section with information about child abuse, how to report it, advice for perpetrators, identifying the signs and real life examples.

Strategy, policy and direction for Police Scotland is determined by the Service's Chief Officer Team. The Chief Constable has overall responsibility for the administration and management of police ...