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Police Scotland receive complaint after video of arrest goes viral on social media STV14:53
Do you know this man? Police issue CCTV appeal after 'incident' in Glasgow Glasgow Evening Times13:49
Police refuse to crime figures linked to 'hellhole' homeless hotel in Glasgow Daily Record04:52
All the reasons why Police Scotland won't publish secret Nicola Sturgeon statement Scottish Daily Express08:31
Police Scotland chief pays tribute to officers killed in A66 crash The Independent21:30
Seven arrested in 12 hours as Police Scotland launches city centre crackdown Glasgow Evening Times15:58
Rapist police officer who tried to kill women passed vetting despite previous caution STV16:12

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In the last hour

Armed police and military to train in Cambuslang UK Defence Journal13:56

In the last 2 hours

Police used tasers against children 43 times in Scotland Deadline News12:46

Yesterday

Drone flights over Largs festival crowds and fireworks reported to police and CAA Largs & Millport News18:06 9-Sept-26

Police Scotland urged to stop use of Tasers on children Morning Star16:34 9-Sept-26

Police Scotland column: Keeping people safe on Borders' roads Border Telegraph10:05 9-Sept-26

'Worrying' data gaps found in Scottish police use of force against children Glasgow Live07:33 9-Sept-26

Stop Tasering our children! Police told to restrict use in custody settings MailOnline00:13 9-Sept-26

In the last 7 days

Hundreds of Scots cops spat at and bitten while on duty Daily Record04:37 8-Sept-26

Walker rescued after suffering head injuries on West Highland Way The Scottish Herald21:05 7-Sept-26

Cost of policing Old Firm games has tripled inside three seasons MailOnline20:48 7-Sept-26

Park near Glasgow evacuated amid gas leak as area sealed off by police Daily Record19:37 7-Sept-26

Police recover over £3000 worth of drugs in Wick and Thurso John O'Groat Journal, Scotland17:49 7-Sept-26

Police Scotland receive complaint after video of arrest goes viral on social media STV14:53 7-Sept-26

West Lothian man who died after Linlithgow hit and run named by police Edinburgh Evening News13:03 7-Sept-26

Scotland’s biometrics commissioner calls for new public surveillance strategy Biometric Update05:39 7-Sept-26

All the reasons why Police Scotland won't publish secret Nicola Sturgeon statement Scottish Daily Express08:31 6-Sept-26

Police refuse to crime figures linked to 'hellhole' homeless hotel in Glasgow Daily Record04:52 5-Sept-26

Glasgow shoplifter threatened police officer with a knife in city centre shop Glasgow Live14:35 4-Sept-26

Donation box theft prompts police appeal Ross-shire Journal, Scotland12:37 4-Sept-26

Police Scotland faces stark criticism over SNP guidance allowing biological men to request… Scottish Daily Express12:24 4-Sept-26

Police Scotland warns motorists 'think very carefully' Edinburgh Evening News06:02 4-Sept-26

Do you know this man? Police issue CCTV appeal after 'incident' in Glasgow Glasgow Evening Times13:49 3-Sept-26

Edinburgh police officers remembered at annual service of remembrance Edinburgh Evening News12:43 3-Sept-26

Fallen local police heroes honoured after decades Glasgow Evening Times07:33 3-Sept-26

In the last month

Police Scotland chief pays tribute to officers killed in A66 crash The Independent21:30 2-Sept-26

Police make four arrests related to drugs in Aberdeen Deadline News20:49 2-Sept-26

Scotland’s police chief pays tribute to officers killed in A66 crash Evening Standard19:19 2-Sept-26

Breaking: Police Scotland seal off Strother’s Lane in Inverness city centre Inverness Courier, Scotland17:26 2-Sept-26

Glasgow taxi driver who kicked child and threw milkshake at them loses licence bid Glasgow Live16:59 2-Sept-26

Police rush to Portlethen primary school as man 'swinging knife' seen near gates The Mirror16:58 2-Sept-26

Seven arrested in 12 hours as Police Scotland launches city centre crackdown Glasgow Evening Times15:58 2-Sept-26

1317 sex offenders living in Glasgow - here's how many are in your postcode Glasgow Live07:20 2-Sept-26

Rebellion in the ranks as officers reject police poll amid claims it fails to reveal what they… MailOnline19:39 1-Sept-26

Man found dead under Glasgow bridge 'would have faced arrest' over double Partick murder Glasgow Live17:02 1-Sept-26

Man who died in Glasgow 'would have been arrested' over double murder The Scotsman16:48 1-Sept-26

Scots cops administer 'lifesaving' Naloxone 1,300 times over last five years Glasgow Live14:40 1-Sept-26

The Scottish FA’s Equal Ban: Disproportionate Punishment and Institutional Cowardice Andy Muirhead - Substack13:06 1-Sept-26

North Lanarkshire Council and Police Scotland team up to tackle illegal and antisocial use of… Daily Record09:27 1-Sept-26

Scots cops on restricted duties as 'colossal' number reported sick and injured Glasgow Live08:55 1-Sept-26

New figures reveal 'colossal' number of sick and injured Scottish cops Edinburgh Live08:31 1-Sept-26

Scottish police warn of “colossal” number unable to work fully Deadline News08:08 1-Sept-26

Warning over 'colossal' number of ill and injured police officers placed on restricted duties Aberdeen Live06:32 1-Sept-26

'Colossal' crisis as nearly 3,000 Police Scotland officers sidelined Glasgow Evening Times06:09 1-Sept-26

Fury as 3,000 Scots police officers unable to carry out frontline duties due to 'modified' roles Scottish Daily Express05:59 1-Sept-26

'Colossal' number of sick and injured Scots cops placed on restricted duties Daily Record04:51 1-Sept-26

Police Scotland faces 'significant challenge' as 2,915 officers on restricted duties The Scottish Herald04:42 1-Sept-26

Scottish Government taking “well-researched” approach to tackling drug death numbers Edinburgh Live19:18 31-Aug-26

'Many lives saved' over past 5 years by Naloxone, say police Glasgow Evening Times06:03 31-Aug-26

Police Scotland officers use Naloxone more than 1,300 times to reverse overdoses The Scottish Herald00:12 31-Aug-26

Police Scotland issue appeal after fatal crash in Linlithgow Deadline News11:56 30-Aug-26

Lanarkshire police warn residents to 'be vigilant' after series of break-ins Glasgow Live13:38 29-Aug-26

Police Scotland’s 101 wait times soar – despite calls to the line dropping year-on-year Deadline News19:01 28-Aug-26

Rapist police officer who tried to kill women passed vetting despite previous caution STV16:12 28-Aug-26

“We break people”: Superintendents’ chief warns over 2,915 officers on modified duties Deadline News15:37 28-Aug-26

Glasgow cop who was exposed as violent rapist passed vetting despite warnings Glasgow Live11:12 28-Aug-26

Rapist became Police Scotland office despite warnings about behaviour to women The National, Scotland09:35 28-Aug-26

Scotland's 'own Wayne Couzens' police officer who raped and tried to murder women was allowed… MailOnline08:50 28-Aug-26

Almost 200 Police Scotland building need repairs with eye-watering £20m bill Daily Record04:48 28-Aug-26

Sex assault reports rise in East Ayrshire despite drop in overall sexual crime Cumnock Chronicle17:02 26-Aug-26

Bid for nationality and asylum status to be recorded by Police Scotland to fight grooming gangs Scottish Daily Express13:16 26-Aug-26

Missing 19-year-old man has been found Dunfermline Press11:56 26-Aug-26

Police Scotland column - safety campaigns for children back at school Border Telegraph10:09 26-Aug-26

Scotland branded "lawless" as violent crime figures surge across the country Daily Record08:00 26-Aug-26

Edinburgh emergency services descend on Arthur's Seat incident Edinburgh Live20:21 25-Aug-26

Scotland weighs LFR policies as police request mask ban, ethics study launches Biometric Update19:18 25-Aug-26

Communtiy groups calls 101 service 'unfit for purpose' due to wait times Glasgow Evening Times16:57 25-Aug-26

Police Scotland 101 service labelled “radically unfit for purpose” amid two-hour waits Deadline News16:07 25-Aug-26

Three more arrested after Celtic v Rangers disorder as total reaches 43 Glasgow Evening Times13:33 25-Aug-26

Over one rape report in Glasgow city centre every Day, confirms Police Scotland Scottish Daily Express16:53 24-Aug-26

Sheriff criticises Police Scotland's handling of death of farmer crushed by loader STV13:55 24-Aug-26

Calls for police to use facial recognition to combat football violence PublicTechnology.net12:35 24-Aug-26

Glasgow crime rate drops despite Ally McCoist's comments on city centre 'no-go zone' Glasgow Live11:12 24-Aug-26

Delivery driver caught on bike without licence to drive Glasgow private hires Glasgow Live07:18 24-Aug-26

Showdown at the top of Police Scotland as chief is told: 'You've lost the dressing room' MailOnline21:28 23-Aug-26

Police probing deliberate fire and car crashing into house for gang war links STV18:52 23-Aug-26

Scottish shoppers warned as organised crime gangs tamper with gift cards Edinburgh Live12:43 23-Aug-26

Police launch probe after Dundee United keeper hit by missile during derby Daily Record10:34 23-Aug-26

Decision not to charge Nicola Sturgeon over SNP finances 'merits scrutiny' as police and Crown… Scottish Daily Express09:42 23-Aug-26

Organised criminals targeting Scots shoppers in elaborate gift card rigging scam Daily Record04:56 23-Aug-26

Dundee keeper interviewed by Police Scotland after being struck by missile in Tannadice nasty Daily Record21:33 22-Aug-26

AI is 'no substitute' for police on the beat as cop union chief warns 'Scotland isn't as caring … Scottish Daily Express08:42 22-Aug-26

Tragic update on cruise ship passenger who went 'overboard' near UK city Daily Star18:32 21-Aug-26

Edinburgh 'incident' sees fire crews and police scrambled to residential street Edinburgh Live15:37 21-Aug-26

Police Scotland faces legal action over refusal to probe SNP's finances amid 'institutional… Scottish Daily Express11:37 21-Aug-26

Wings blogger threatens Police Scotland with legal action over £600k SNP fund The National, Scotland10:05 21-Aug-26

Police officers demand powers to remove face coverings in Scotland The National, Scotland09:45 21-Aug-26

Grieving daughters of Glasgow murder victim share emotional tribute to dad Glasgow Live08:06 21-Aug-26

"I'll love you for lifetimes" Daughters of Partick murder victim pay touching tribute to dad Daily Record22:13 20-Aug-26

Four arrested in Home Office crackdown on illegal gig work and e-bike usage Deadline News15:39 20-Aug-26

Edinburgh police close busy road and buses diverted in ongoing incident Edinburgh Live13:39 20-Aug-26

Police Scotland watchdog backs facial recognition to curb football disorder The Scottish Herald09:05 20-Aug-26

Use facial recognition to stop football violence, says police chief inspector The Scotsman06:12 20-Aug-26

Police chief asked for publication of highly critical report into misconduct and discipline to… MailOnline00:18 20-Aug-26

Use facial recognition tech to stop football fan disorder, HM inspector’s report urges Holyrood Magazine00:01 20-Aug-26

Police watchdog calls for live facial recognition to tackle football disorder BBC23:36 19-Aug-26

Missing teen 'may have travelled to Glasgow' as police increasingly concerned Glasgow Live22:01 19-Aug-26

Boy, 12, charged over 'sex attack' on girl, 8, in Scots playpark Daily Record16:20 19-Aug-26

Cops spending £1m on armed response vehicles amid escalating terror threat MailOnline12:35 19-Aug-26

Update: Man charged with midnight fire at a former hotel on Nairn High Street Inverness Courier, Scotland11:34 19-Aug-26

Police remove man, 23, from Forth Valley area for his 'own safety' The Falkirk Herald11:18 18-Aug-26

Never see bobbies on the beat? Meet PC Plywood... one of 90 wooden cops MailOnline19:40 17-Aug-26

The League Cup Quarter-Final Is a Chance to Do Better Andy Muirhead - Substack19:28 17-Aug-26

Domestic abuse victim questions Police Scotland’s response after abuser’s early release Inverness Courier, Scotland18:11 17-Aug-26

'Pathetic' Police Scotland confirm it is refusing to re-investigate SNP finances despite legal… Scottish Daily Express17:12 17-Aug-26

Nicola Sturgeon claims she has 'nothing to fear' but won't back Peter Murrell Inquiry Scottish Daily Express10:57 17-Aug-26

Edinburgh police join search for missing teen who vanished from town Edinburgh Live09:47 17-Aug-26

Police Scotland seizes 585 e-bikes in a year amid calls to clamp down on 'menace' vehicles Daily Record04:36 17-Aug-26

Scots police to be armed with new 'super Tasers' as violent crime soars MailOnline19:57 15-Aug-26

Police say missing Glasgow teen travelled to Aberdeen as concerns grow Glasgow Live15:22 15-Aug-26

Police Scotland dropped Alex Salmond perjury probe due to lack of proof Scottish Daily Express15:28 14-Aug-26

Domestic abuse incidents fall across West Dunbartonshire Clydebank Post14:37 14-Aug-26

Failure to prosecute Nicola Sturgeon has 'sadly harmed the credibility' of Police Scotland and… Scottish Daily Express11:14 14-Aug-26

Urgent search for man missing in East Kilbride as police issue 'do not approach' warning Glasgow Live08:21 14-Aug-26

Warning as public urged not to approach missing man Glasgow Evening Times07:08 14-Aug-26

Senior police accuse prosecutors of treating force like 'servants' following Peter Murrell… MailOnline20:18 13-Aug-26

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