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17 January 2012
CHIEF CONSTABLE KEVIN SMITH RESPONDS TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE POLICE AND FIRE REFORM (SCOTLAND) BILL

"We are committed to delivering the best possible policing service for our communities across Scotland. Today marks a significant milestone in the development of a single police service for Scotland with the draft legislation that will provide the framework for establishing the new service, presented to Parliament.."   ..MORE INFO »

12 January 2012
WELCOME FROM UK POLICE FOR CHANGE IN BEACON LAW

Police across the United Kingdom have welcomed the news that Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) can be legally used on land within the United Kingdom from today. The change in the law could now help save lives on land across the UK, as well as reducing the risk to rescuers and mountain rescue teams. ..MORE INFO »

5 January 2012
ACPOS FESTIVE DRINK DRIVE CAMPAIGN- WEEK FOUR UPDATE

Over the four week campaign, 478 offenders were caught driving whilst over the legal alcohol limit, 36 offenders were detected for driving whilst under the influence of drugs and 11 offenders were reported for driving whilst impaired through alcohol. Chief Superintendent Kate Thomson said the number of people willing to risk their own lives and the lives of others is deeply concerning ..MORE INFO »