Police Scotland's structure

Question 1

Locality Policing

Answer 1

• One department of police Scotland is Locality Policing
• This branch of police work with the local community to address problems
• Many police officers work in this branch and its success depends on the police getting to know the community

Question 2

Specialist Crime Division

Answer 2

• A second department of police Scotland is known as specialist crime division
• The SCD provides specialist investigative and intelligence functions when a serious crime has taken place or public safety is under threat from criminals

Question 3

Specialist Crime Division example

Answer 3

• For example there are three times
  1. Major Crime Investigation (murder or rape)
  2. Public Protection (during riots)
  3. Organised crimes (international gangs)