Police Scotland is responsible for policing across the whole of Scotland, some 28,168 square miles, covering a third of the United Kingdom’s landmass with a unique range of urban, rural, island and remote communities. It is the second largest force in the UK after the Metropolitan Police with a workforce of 23,000 officers and staff working together for the people of …

4 days ago · Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers, special constables or police staff by hosting various online and in-person recruitment events throughout the year.

Being a police officer is less about formal qualifications and all about the skills you already have, skills that get added to every day. Those skills come from the jobs you do, the community you live in, your friends, family and the expectations and values that you set yourself. The skills that we will look for during the police officer selection process and develop through our high-quality ...

Always dial 999 in an emergency By phone – 101 for non-emergencies 0300 426 0101 if calling from outwith the UK. Network charges may apply. Our service advisors spend a lot of time each day answering calls on matters that are not actually the responsibility of the police. Please read the Read this before you call 101 page first to ensure Police Scotland can …

Firearms and shotguns The Police is the licensing authority for firearm and shotgun certificates. Permission to possess, or to buy a firearm or shotgun will be granted to an individual who is assessed by the Police. They will need to not pose a threat to public safety and have good reason to own the firearm or shotgun. It is important to raise awareness of counter terrorism to …

Things change in policing every day. To always be up-to-date with what’s happening, this is the part of the Police Scotland website to visit. News In this section you can find the very latest news about our police operations, arrests and appeals for information. Campaigns Every year we run public campaigns to highlight different ways that people …

Frequently Asked Questions You will find some of the the frequently asked questions regarding Police Officer Recruitment below.

Our Police Staff Police staff play a vital role in the delivery of our police service and protecting the public. Working for Police Scotland doesn’t have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our 5500-strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. A career with us means being part of an organisation with a clear purpose ...

Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. Read about our 2030 vision and three-year plan. Recruitment events Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers, special constables or police staff by …

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