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183 probationers marked the start of their policing journey today, at a formal ceremony in the organisation’s training headquarters, Tulliallan. Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/Qg5nq Ready for a job like no other? Apply today ➡️ orlo.uk/XxNq7
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🧵 | Our Chief Constable has provided an update at a public meeting of the @ScotPolAuth in Glasgow today. Watch live 📺⬇️ spa.police.uk/what-we-do/gov…
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That concludes the Chief Constable’s update from today’s @ScotPolAuth Board meeting. Read the full report for more on the issues covered today: spa.police.uk/spa-media/jxuj…
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You can also read her roundup ⬇️ scotland.police.uk/what-s-ha…

Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell has praised officers and partners involved in Scotland's...

Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell has praised officers and partners involved in Scotland's largest and most co-ordinated human trafficking operation.

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The Chief highlighted year-round work with @scotgov, @vrusscotland, @Fearless and other partners to prevent violence across Scotland, as well as the focus brought by Violence Prevention Week.
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Violence Prevention Week gave us the opportunity to hear directly from young people, reflect on local diversionary work and hear from Lisa Petrie, whose son John McNab died in September 2025.
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Thirty-six people have been arrested, and 14 cannabis cultivations have been discovered following the biggest and most coordinated human trafficking operation that Police Scotland has ever carried out. Read more ➡️ scotland.police.uk/what-s-ha…
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Police Scotland’s national roll out of body worn video is now complete. With 16,000 users across the Service, body worn video is helping support safer communities, reduce crime and contribute to a thriving workforce. Read more ➡️ scotland.police.uk/what-s-ha…
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Following the results of a post-mortem examination, the death of a man in Armadale on Saturday, 12...

Following the results of a post-mortem examination, the death of a man in Armadale on Saturday, 12 September, 2026, is being treated as murder.

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A former Police Scotland officer has been convicted of numerous sexual offences at the High Court in Glasgow. Campbell Petrie, 50, was found guilty of nine charges - including two of rape - which took place between 2006 and 2023. Statement: orlo.uk/vnSdP
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Thinking about a new career? Join our recruitment drop-in on Tuesday, 22 Sept, 5.30–8.30pm 📍 East Kilbride Recruitment & Training Centre 🏃 Try a mock fitness test ❓ Ask our teams your questions 👮 Meet probationer officers No booking needed ➡️ orlo.uk/uGtQQ
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Everyone has the right to feel safe when travelling. Sexual harassment has no place on Scotland’s Railway. If you experience or witness unwanted behaviour, you are not alone, help is always there. 🚨 Through our partnership with Crimestoppers Scotland, we’re encouraging everyone to speak up. You can report anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting the Crimestoppers website. 📲 In an emergency, or if someone is in immediate danger, always contact 999. Together, we can help make Scotland’s Railway a safer place for everyone. 💜
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Officers investigating disorder following Celtic’s Premiership title win have arrested a further seven people. The total number of arrests relating to incidents on Saturday, 16 May, 2026, is now 50. Read more: orlo.uk/dc8yq
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An officer has spoken about the lasting impact of a horror attack which left him fighting for his life in hospital. Douglas Mills Jnr and Douglas Mills Snr have both been jailed today for 17 years for the attempted murder of PC Mark Smith . Read more: orlo.uk/7HJYk
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On Friday, 11 September 2026, teams of detectives, executed warrants at addresses in the Bellshill and Motherwell areas of Lanarkshire. 📞Information can be shared by calling 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/P3rng
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Around 4.20pm on Tuesday, 8 September, 2026 we were made aware of a large group of people gathered in Buchannan Street, Glasgow. Read more: orlo.uk/AR7OE
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