20 h. ago We must kit out our cops properly as uniforms 'not fit for purpose'

Record View says Police Scotland should ensure that uniforms and equipment are always of the highest standard and that there is no penny-pinching.

Politics

20 h. ago Police Scotland front line fears as 5% of cops eligible to retire

A total of 914 officers can opt to retire in the period up to June 30 next year, with a further 148 members of police staff also eligible.

Events

36 h. ago Man dies in Scots flat fire as cops and fire service launch death probe

The man, who has yet to be named publicly, died in Dundee.

Events

37 h. ago Cops pulled from duty over Tallia Storm photo win £50k sex discrimination case

Steven Jones and Greg Tunnock were withdrawn from the firearms unit after being filmed taking snaps with the Scots singer while on duty.

Events

37 h. ago Sick Scots cop facing jail for stealing cash from vulnerable man's home

PC Qumar Ahmed swiped hundreds of pounds from a man living in a sheltered housing complex.

Events

4 d. ago Gang caught by Scots cops after fake designer pants sting ordered to pay back £90m

Officers stopped a van driven by a gang member which was carrying fake clothing on the A74 at Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway.

Economics

5 d. ago Cops probe sighting of man seen in 'distressed state' in Dundee

Police have released a CCTV image of the man they are looking to identify.

Politics

5 d. ago DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP or other benefits using a mobile phone

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial data.

Events

6 d. ago Two men found injured in Scots village as five streets locked down amid cops probe

Five roads have been closed by officers as they investigate what happened.

Events

9 d. ago Scots cop faces sack after man left sobbing with genitals exposed during arrest

Kevin McFarlane's own colleagues testified against him after he became enraged and dragged the man from the back of a police van in June 2023.

Events

1 week ago CCTV of man wearing cap released as cops probe incident in Scots town

The man is described as white, in his late 20s, and was wearing a black baseball cap, dark sunglasses, black t-shirt, black jogging trousers.

Politics

1 week ago Hundreds of Scots football fans in black escorted to powderkeg fixture by cops

Dunfermline fans were guided along the streets of Kirkcaldy for their game against Raith Rovers, a fixture which has seen trouble in recent years.

Sport

1 week ago Footage shows cops ram doors as seven arrested in serious and organised crime crackdown

Six of the men will appear in court at a later date, while one has been released.

Events

1 week ago Image of man released as Scots cops probe incident on ScotRail train

The incident took place last month.

Politics

1 week ago Four men charged after cops seize drugs and cash in Aberdeen raids

Around £6000 worth of drugs was recovered while £6945 in cash was recovered in total.

Events

1 week ago Cops fighting feuding Scots crime gangs call for more resources

The head of Scotland's police inspectorate has called for more cash and resources to help detectives tackle the current violence between Scotland's crime gangs.

Events

2 w. ago 'Scots cops will die' Police union chief issues stark warning after spate of murder bids

A summer of violence has seen three attempted murders on serving officers attending call-outs over a matter of weeks.

Events

2 w. ago Cop to stand trial after police van and car crash leaving man seriously injured

The police constable is accused of seriously injuring a man in the incident.

Events

2 w. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial data.

Events

2 w. ago Scots teen missing for six days as cops launch urgent search

Natasha Reid was last seen in the Drovers Way area of Milton on Tuesday August 12.

Events