News

2 September 2009
POLICE WARN FANS NOT TO BRING DRINK TO THE GAME

SCOTLAND’S police forces are to mount a major operation to detect people who drink to excess or try to bring alcohol to the Scotland versus Macedonia football match this Saturday. ..MORE INFO »

21 August 2009
NEW GENERAL SECRETARY APPOINTED TO ACPOS

CAROLINE Scott has been appointed as the new General Secretary of the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland with the rank of Assistant Chief Constable. ..MORE INFO »

20 August 2009
PARENTS URGED TO SET A GOOD EXAMPLE

SCOTTISH road policing chiefs are urging parents to be responsible when driving with children in their vehicles. In 2007 over 1800 children were injured on Scotland’s roads. This figure included nearly 900 pedestrians, 174 who were riding their bicycle but also over 750 who were travelling as passengers. ..MORE INFO »

21 July 2009
LATEST DRINK DRIVING FIGURES NO CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION

The message to motorists about driving under the influence appears to be getting through, according to Figures for the ‘Summer Drink-Drugs Driving Campaign’ launched by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland. ..MORE INFO »

14 July 2009
POLICE CHIEFS PRAISE LATEST DRINK DRIVING FIGURES

Figures for the first week of the ‘Summer Drink-Drugs Driving Campaign’ launched by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland show the message to motorists about driving under the influence is getting through. ..MORE INFO »

3 July 2009
POLICE SET OUT CRIME FIGHTING PRIORITIES IN NEW DOCUMENT

THE police in Scotland have identified six priority issues which have the biggest impact on communities and laid out plans for tackling them. ..MORE INFO »

1 July 2009
ENJOY THE SUMMER BUT DON’T MIX DRINKING WITH DRIVING

Scottish Road Policing chiefs are urging drivers in Scotland to enjoy the summer months but to act responsibly if they are planning to consume alcohol. ..MORE INFO »

22 June 2009
SCOTLAND'S CHIEF POLICE OFFICERS LAUNCH A NEW STRATEGIC VISION FOR CELEBRATING AND VALUING DIFFERENCE

A challenging new strategy, which puts equality and diversity at the heart of daily policing in Scotland, was unveiled today by Scotland’s Chief Police Officers at the Scottish Police College. ..MORE INFO »