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
How long is your training at tulliallan
12 weeks
How many units are they’re
6
What are these units
Police and community
Road policing
Writing skills
Crime
Evidence
Policing duties
How are you assessed
Formal exams
Practical exams
1 written exam at end
Fitness tests
How many training modules are there
4
What are your training modules
- Initial 12 weeks training
- Divisional training (5-7 days)
- Operational deployment
- Assessment
How long is your probation
2 years
What is the code of ethics
Code of ethics for police Scotland sets out the standards of those to co tribute to policing in Scotland
It’s not a discipline code, it’s what we aspire to be
It’s a practical set of measures, reflecting the values
We’re responsible for delivering a professional policing service
It sets out what the public expects of us
What is the strategic engagement coordinator unit (SECU)
Suppers ongoing engagements with key external stakeholders
