Does it feel like the situation could get heated or violent very soon? Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away? If so, please call 999 now.
This is a service that allows you to report safety concerns in public places without giving us your name (anonymously). This includes issues like poorly lit streets, abandoned buildings, or vandalism, as well as instances where you feel unsafe due to someone following or verbally abusing you.
Please note: Safer Streets...More
The past few years have been unlike any in recent history. Now, more than ever, we need young people to make their voices heard so we know how best to deliver our services.
We are launching Our Big Youth Conversation.
We want young Scots to tell us what they love and what they think needs to change. Their ideas and opinions will help us to deliver effective policing and services for young people in local areas, helping us create safe and well communities for everyone. ...More
Somebody, somewhere is making decisions on your behalf.
Democracy Matters conversations have already started to explore whether far more of these decisions could be made by communities themselves. This is a key and connected part of the wider Local Governance Review which is looking across all of Scotland’s vital public services to consider how power and resources should be shared between national and local government.
The Scottish Government are keen for everyone across...More
Police Scotland values feedback from people we engage with in Scotland’s diverse communities. Outcome 3 of our Joint Strategy for Policing states that "the public, communities and partners are engaged, involved and have confidence in policing".
We are committed to ensuring our services are high quality and meet the public’s expectations. One of the ways we do this is by facilitating opportunities for people to give us feedback about our services. This helps us...More
The 'Elevate' programme amplifies the voices of refugees and asylum seekers in decision-making processes across Scotland, and works to increase the understanding of their lived experience within key public bodies and third-sector organisations.
Funded by the Scottish Government and led by Mental Health Foundation we work closely with transport, health and social care, education and policing organisations to ensure that one of the most marginalised groups in society is encouraged to...More
Understanding the views and priorities of Scotland's diverse communities is fundamental to how Police Scotland responds to the needs of the public. Our public engagement activities help us improve how we deliver our policing services in local communities, ensuring they are accessible for everyone.
It is vital that we listen, understand, and take action using your views and experiences. Our Joint Strategy for Policing (2023) creates the space within policing to inform our services...More
Understanding the views and priorities of Scotland's diverse communities is fundamental to how Police Scotland responds to the needs of the public. Our public engagement activities help us improve how we deliver our policing services in local communities, ensuring they are accessible for everyone.
It is vital that we listen, understand, and take action using your views and experiences. Our Joint Strategy for Policing (2020) creates the space within policing to...More