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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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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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Read more about Police Scotland's performance in 2025 / 2026 ⬇️
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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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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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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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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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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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During 2025 / 2026, Police Scotland officers, staff, and volunteers responded to a rise in crime reports, increased protest activity, an organised crime feud in the east and west of the country, and a visit from the President of the United States of America.
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🧵 | Deputy Chief Constable Alan Speirs provided an update at the Scottish Police Authority Performance Committee yesterday on progress to deliver for Scotland's communities over the past year, despite increased pressures. Watch 📺 ⬇️
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Jun 10
Demonstrations were held in a number of locations across Scotland last night, Tuesday, 9 June, 2026. Three men, aged 31, 18 and 18 have been arrested and charged in connection with various offences in Glasgow during the evening. Statement: orlo.uk/AiWp9
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Jun 8
Officers investigating the disorder on the pitch following Celtic’s Premiership title win on Saturday, 16 May, 2026 have made a further arrest. A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a breach of the peace offence. Read more: orlo.uk/7isTh
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Jun 5
Three males have been convicted of the murder of 16-year-old Kayden Moy from East Kilbride. Kayden died in hospital after being stabbed on Irvine Beach on Saturday, 17 May, 2025. Click here: orlo.uk/mDeCE
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Jun 2
Officers investigating disorder at the Scottish Cup Quarter Final between Rangers and Celtic on Sunday, 8 March, 2026, have made six further arrests orlo.uk/WX2dJ
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