General Police Flashcards
How many divisions are they’re
13
Who is tayside division commander
Phil Davisson’s
Who is Aberdeen’s division commander
Kate Stephen
Who is Edinburghs division commander
Sean Scott
Who is the chief Constable
Ian living stone
What is Angus local policing priorities
Wild life crime Serious organised crime Acquisitive crime Crimes of thefts and dishonesty Violence, disorder and antisocial behaviour Road safety and road crime Counterterrorism and extremism Public protection
What is Aberdeen local policing priorities
Protection of vulnerable people Serious organised crime Road safety and road crime Counterterrorism and extremism Anti social, violence and disorder Crimes of theft and dishonesty
What is Edinburgh’s local policing priorities
Reducing drug harm and target supply Making roads safer Housebreaking and acquisitive Addressing violence Dealing with disorder and antisocial behaviour
When was police Scotland founded
1st April 2013
Why was police Scotland founded?
It was founded to ensure more equal access to national and specialist services and expertises such as major investigation and fire arms squad whenever and wherever they are needed
What’s police Scotlands purpose
To improve the safety and well-being of people, places and communities in Scotland
What is police Scotland’s focus
Keeping people safe
What are police Scotlands values
Respect
Fairness
Integrity and human rights p
What is the role of a police officer
To maintain law and order in local areas by protecting members of the public and their property, preventing crime, reducing the fear of crime and improve the quality of life for everyone
What are some police officer duties
Respond to public calls
Investigate crimes and make arrests
Interview witnesses, suspects, prep crime reports and take statements
Search for missing people
Give evidence in court
Go out to RTC and fires
Police large public events
Carry out administrative tasks in custody
Visits schools for talks
