Police Scotland

Police Scotland admits treating Humza Yousaf differently to Tory MSP as it issues humiliating… Scottish Daily Express07:27
Police Scotland waves the white flag in war on drugs as officers dish out 1,200 'slap on the… MailOnline21:55
Scots cop caught at home with six shotguns and weapons surrendered to him jailed Daily Record18:49
Police step up patrols after woman seriously sexually assaulted in Fife The Scottish Herald01:24
Police lock down Glasgow city centre Sikh Temple after reports of 'screaming' Scottish Daily Express10:38
Former Police Scotland officer jailed for firearms offences and neglect of duty Police Scotland (Press Release)15:05
More than 130 officers get ready to deploy to communities Police Scotland (Press Release)14:03

Latest News

In the last hour

Police Scotland's new 101 phone system leaves members of public waiting for two hours Glasgow Live08:54

In the last 6 hours

Police Scotland's new phone system leaves members of the public waiting for 2 hours Daily Record04:43

Skint Police Scotland spends millions in legal fees amid storm over suspending top cop Scottish Daily Express04:27

Yesterday

Soft-touch Police Scotland warnings on drugs up six fold in two years MailOnline20:29 11-Dec-25

Police Scotland apologise to Conservative MSP over 'hate incident' probe The Scottish Herald19:08 11-Dec-25

SNP and Police Scotland effectively 'decriminalise' cocaine and heroin despite record drug… Scottish Daily Express17:06 11-Dec-25

What Michael Nicholson and Celtic refused to answer about Police Scotland’s treatment of fans 67 Hail Hail13:47 11-Dec-25

Police apologise to Tory MSP over 'hate incident' BBC13:32 11-Dec-25

‘Plan ahead’ call to Fife drivers as festive road safety campaign launches Fife Today12:04 11-Dec-25

Police Scotland apologises to Tory MSP over social media post action STV11:07 11-Dec-25

Police Scotland apologises to Tory MSP Murdo Fraser over gender-critical social media post row The Scotsman11:02 11-Dec-25

Police Scotland in 'critical incident' after Glasgow 999 call centre faced glitches Glasgow Live09:59 11-Dec-25

Police Scotland must make clear its policy on drug harm reduction, Hmics says Police Oracle09:03 11-Dec-25

Police Scotland admits treating Humza Yousaf differently to Tory MSP as it issues humiliating… Scottish Daily Express07:27 11-Dec-25

Police Scotland "critical incident" after problems with new 999 call centre Daily Record04:47 11-Dec-25

Police Scotland urged to plug 'significant gaps' in drugs policy by watchdog Daily Record04:47 11-Dec-25

New Police Scotland report reveals impact of Glasgow drug consumption room The Scottish Herald00:08 11-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

Police Scotland waves the white flag in war on drugs as officers dish out 1,200 'slap on the… MailOnline21:55 10-Dec-25

Police Scotland Deny Misconduct as Celtic Refuse to Condemn Celts Are Here19:32 10-Dec-25

Police Scotland issue update on M74 junction closures after vehicles overturned The National, Scotland14:39 10-Dec-25

Officers 'increasingly concerned' after teenage girl disappears in town STV08:57 10-Dec-25

Mother of late Emma Caldwell fears police will 'avoid accountability' Glasgow Evening Times20:31 9-Dec-25

Emma Caldwell family fears 'further betrayal' after Police Scotland left out of inquiry MailOnline20:10 9-Dec-25

Emma Caldwell's family fear 'betrayal' after police left out of murder probe Glasgow Live17:26 9-Dec-25

Missing teen may have travelled to Edinburgh as police 'grow concerned' Edinburgh Live17:15 9-Dec-25

‘No criminality established’ for the cause of Scotland’s largest ever wildfires Strathspey and Badenoch Herald, Scotland17:05 9-Dec-25

Emma Caldwell inquiry remit ‘a betrayal,’ family say Morning Star16:11 9-Dec-25

Emma Caldwell's family 'betrayed' as Police Scotland left out of inquiry STV14:53 9-Dec-25

Men told to 'call out misogyny' at Christmas parties as Police Scotland reports alarming 10%… Scottish Daily Express14:22 9-Dec-25

Mum of murdered Emma Caldwell fears police 'could avoid accountability' at public inquiry Daily Record14:20 9-Dec-25

Emma Caldwell family voice fears as Police Scotland left out of inquiry’s remit The Irish News13:02 9-Dec-25

Senior officer reminds the public to follow safety advice over the festive season Police Scotland (Press Release)10:39 9-Dec-25

Appeal for information following assault at Victoria Road, Glasgow Police Scotland (Press Release)08:27 9-Dec-25

Senior Police Scotland officer suspended over bullying allegations The National, Scotland21:58 8-Dec-25

Senior Police Scotland officer suspended amid bullying claims Glasgow Evening Times20:05 8-Dec-25

Scots cop caught at home with six shotguns and weapons surrendered to him jailed Daily Record18:49 8-Dec-25

Police Scotland Deputy Chief Constable 'suspended over bullying allegations' Daily Record17:58 8-Dec-25

Family of Glasgow teen stabbed to death want cops to have more powers Glasgow Live17:31 8-Dec-25

Senior police officer suspended over bullying claims BBC16:20 8-Dec-25

Family of Glasgow teen stabbed to death want more police powers to stop kids 'killing each… Daily Record15:24 8-Dec-25

Former Police Scotland officer jailed for firearms offences and neglect of duty Police Scotland (Press Release)15:05 8-Dec-25

Police step up patrols after woman seriously sexually assaulted in Fife The Scottish Herald01:24 8-Dec-25

Are cyclists in Scotland any closer to being able to submit dangerous driving footage to an online police portal? road.cc12:39 7-Dec-25

Police probe 'intimidation' campaign against Celtic bosses and their families Glasgow Live10:16 7-Dec-25

Nigel Farage accused of false claims on sex attacks at Reform rally in Falkirk Daily Record04:43 7-Dec-25

Police Scotland say Farage wrong on claims of three Falkirk sexual assaults The Scottish Herald18:13 6-Dec-25

Taxpayers fork out £112,000 to help Police Scotland's deputy chief constable relocate from… Scottish Daily Express13:15 6-Dec-25

Probe launched after man, 39, dies in custody following incident on busy Glasgow street that… Scottish Daily Express09:41 6-Dec-25

Police Scotland investigating after robin found dead in a glue trap The Scottish Herald00:37 6-Dec-25

More than 130 officers get ready to deploy to communities Police Scotland (Press Release)14:03 5-Dec-25

Police lock down Glasgow city centre Sikh Temple after reports of 'screaming' Scottish Daily Express10:38 5-Dec-25

Body found in Falkirk in search for missing man Kyle Crilly Daily Record09:56 5-Dec-25

Glasgow police chief warns supporting victims will 'become harder' without funding boost Glasgow Live07:01 5-Dec-25

In the last month

Police Scotland unable to enforce new 20mph speed limits due to understaffing Aberdeen Live15:55 4-Dec-25

Greenock police station fears to be raised in face-to-face talks with chief constable Greenock Telegraph, Scotland14:43 4-Dec-25

Police lock down Scots street as forensics spotted at scene and locals warned ‘avoid the area’ Scottish Daily Express14:17 4-Dec-25

Busy Borders road closed in both directions following 'accident' Border Telegraph12:28 4-Dec-25

Police Scotland admit they can't enforce 20mph speed limits due to understaffing Scottish Daily Express12:05 4-Dec-25

Police Scotland spend £100k per day amid Edinburgh gang violence crackdown Edinburgh Live07:13 4-Dec-25

Cash strapped Police Scotland's shock £3 million overtime bill Daily Record04:39 4-Dec-25

Museum staff ‘devastated’ after historic drawings worth £500k stolen and destroyed The National, Scotland04:02 4-Dec-25

Hmics to review policing of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Police Professional14:34 3-Dec-25

‘These numbers should shock every one of us’: Domestic abuse figures soar in Highlands as support services face cuts Inverness Courier, Scotland12:12 3-Dec-25

Police Scotland column: Terrorist response exercise and 16 Days campaign Border Telegraph12:02 3-Dec-25

Police Scotland pay out £430,000 to former deputy chief officer over bullying complaint Scottish Daily Express11:41 3-Dec-25

Police Scotland civilian finance chief handed 'golden goodbye' of nearly £380,000 after failed… MailOnline20:11 2-Dec-25

Warning over 'erosion' of police presence since loss of community stations Dunfermline Press19:21 2-Dec-25

Full list of all 180 police stations closed since the SNP merged our forces into one Scottish Daily Express10:17 2-Dec-25

Fears raised over future of community policing after station closures The Gazette09:20 2-Dec-25

Operation Christmas to ensure a safe, secure and enjoyable festive season The Falkirk Herald08:46 2-Dec-25

The death of community policing? 180 police stations have closed since 2013 The Scottish Herald08:08 2-Dec-25

Fears for Scottish community policing as 180 stations close across country Aberdeen Live06:27 2-Dec-25

Police Federation 'deeply concerned' about police station closures Edinburgh Evening News04:42 2-Dec-25

Fears for community policing as 180 stations closed since Police Scotland founded Daily Record04:42 2-Dec-25

'Concerns growing' for man who disappeared in town STV20:25 1-Dec-25

Police issue appeal after deliberate car fire in Bishopton Glasgow Live16:51 1-Dec-25

Aberdeenshire teen who lost both legs in horror crash makes plea to partygoers this Christmas Aberdeen Live13:20 1-Dec-25

Police Scotland urged to reopen investigation of rape allegation against Al Fayed Sky News11:12 1-Dec-25

Police Scotland urged to reopen probe into sex claims against Al Fayed The Scottish Herald22:31 30-Nov-25

Cops urged to reopen probe into accusations against Mohamed Al Fayed at Scottish estate Edinburgh Live17:56 30-Nov-25

Police Scotland urged to reopen investigation into Al-Fayed Morning Star16:52 30-Nov-25

Police Scotland urged to reopen probe into sex claims against Mohamed Al Fayed Glasgow Evening Times16:51 30-Nov-25

Police Scotland under pressure to re-open investigation into Mohamed Al Fayed Scottish Daily Express16:46 30-Nov-25

Man arrested in Aberdeen in connection with shooting of teenager The Scotsman16:13 30-Nov-25

Police Scotland urged to reopen probe into sex claims against Al-Fayed Evening Standard13:44 30-Nov-25

Road Policing A9 winter safety day of action Police Scotland (Press Release)10:39 30-Nov-25

Youth violence crisis 'underestimated' as almost one in five violent crimes involves a child Daily Record04:51 30-Nov-25

More than 7,300 cops and staff assaulted in line of duty in a year, data shows Daily Record04:51 30-Nov-25

Christmas drug driver crackdown warning after 60% spike of incidents in Scotland Daily Record04:51 30-Nov-25

Public safety 'jeopardised' as more than 600 emergency calls had no police response The Scottish Herald02:31 30-Nov-25

Hundreds of 999 calls to police are ignored despite needing 'immediate' action MailOnline00:04 30-Nov-25

Vital training facility for Police Scotland recruits out of action 'indefinitely' due to toxic… The Scotsman06:15 29-Nov-25

Training facility for Scots police recruits closed 'indefinitely' The Scotsman06:10 29-Nov-25

Smoke rising from Scottish Police College is just the latest sign of SNP mismanagement The Scotsman06:09 29-Nov-25

Heroin and cocaine worth £250,000 recovered in Lambhill drugs bust Glasgow Live18:29 28-Nov-25

Police launch appeal for teenager (17) missing from home in Inverness Inverness Courier, Scotland15:02 28-Nov-25

Man firebombs Scottish police station in attempt to ‘blow it up’ The Independent10:44 28-Nov-25

Police Fed boss slams four year sentence for crossbow thug who attempted to murder three… Scottish Daily Express06:37 28-Nov-25

Police Scotland warn against gifting e-bikes as injuries among children rise Police Oracle00:01 28-Nov-25

Police Scotland and Prosecuting Peace Bella Caledonia22:01 27-Nov-25

Emergency crews attend 'crash' in Stevenston as huge tailbacks reported Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald20:12 27-Nov-25

Jo Farrell admits only a 'limited number' of rape gang abusers have been convicted and deported Scottish Daily Express16:32 27-Nov-25

Top cop vows to bring "grooming gangs" and online child abusers to justice Daily Record15:57 27-Nov-25

Police and charity begin campaign to crack down on shoplifting Deadline News15:35 27-Nov-25

Police Scotland update on unsolved grooming gangs investigations Glasgow Evening Times15:34 27-Nov-25

Chief Constable sets out policing response to child sexual exploitation and abuse Police Scotland (Press Release)12:35 27-Nov-25

Chief Constable sets out policing response to child sexual and exploitation Police Scotland (Press Release)12:24 27-Nov-25

Woman taken to hospital following Finstown crash The Orcadian19:25 26-Nov-25

Crimestoppers launch campaign to protect retail workers Police Scotland (Press Release)17:23 26-Nov-25

Images released of three men officers wish to speak to following incident in Glasgow Police Scotland (Press Release)13:29 26-Nov-25

'Outdated' fingerprint technique still used in some stations BBC11:22 26-Nov-25

'Outdated' Scots police stations are still using ink and paper for fingerprints Scottish Daily Express00:18 26-Nov-25

Police Scotland must modernise fingerprint taking, inspectorate demands Police Oracle00:02 26-Nov-25

Police Scotland slammed over outdated fingerprinting methods involving ink and paper Daily Record17:20 25-Nov-25

Children as young as 11 carrying knives as Scots cops frisk youngsters Daily Record14:47 25-Nov-25

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