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.

As part of this progressive award, those on pay grades three, two and one will receive increases of between 5% and 16.34%. The offer includes increases to call out/standby rates and a commitment to review and improve current working practices in relation to the application and approval of annual leave entitlement.

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.

At Police Scotland, our police staff are vital in ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that help keep our communities safe. A career with us means becoming part of a Service driven by our shared values of integrity, fairness, respect and a commitment to upholding human rights, where every individual’s contribution matters.

Chief Constable Jo Farrell and members of Police Scotland’s Executive thanked the latest cadre of probationers for stepping forward to keep communities safe.

What can I complain about? You can complain to Police Scotland about our action or lack of action, or about the standard of service provided by us. If you know or suspect a police officer or police staff member is doing something that does not feel right – …

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Strategy, policy and direction for Police Scotland is determined by the Service's Executive Team. The Chief Constable has overall responsibility for the administration and management of police operations in the Service area, and is supported by the Service's chief police officers and selected senior members of police staff.

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.

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.