News

29 June 2011
ACPOS PRESIDENT RESPONDS TO THE REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION ON FUTURE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC SERVICES

In response to today’s publication Chief Constable Kevin Smith, President of ACPOS said:

‘The detailed and challenging findings of the Christie Commission are welcome and must now form part of the continuing debate on the future of policing in Scotland. ..MORE INFO »

27 June 2011
PERFORMANCE REPORT SHOWS STRONG RESULTS FOR SCOTTISH POLICING

Policing performance in Scotland has never been better – crime levels are down against the three year average, detection rates are high and feedback in relation to service standards remains high. ..MORE INFO »

23 June 2011
REPORT SHOWS HOW LEGISLATION HAS IMPACTED ON DETENTION TIMES

Figures collated by ACPOS show that across Scotland, suspects detained by the police have exercised the right to consult a solicitor in 24.3% of cases. ..MORE INFO »

21 June 2011
CONSULTATION ON THE FUTURE OF POLICING IN SCOTLAND

The Scottish Government’s Consultation on the Future of Policing in Scotland ran for 12 weeks from 10 February, until 5 May 2011. The responses to the consultation have now been published along with an independent analysis report ..MORE INFO »

20 June 2011
ACPOS SUMMER DRINK DRIVING CAMPAIGN RESULTS

As the Summer Drink Drive Campaign concludes, it is clear the message about the dangers of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs does not appear to be getting through. ..MORE INFO »

20 June 2011
REDUCTION IN SCOTLAND'S ROAD CASUALTIES

Statistics published today show that Scotland's roads casualties continue a downward trend and are at their lowest since records began. ..MORE INFO »

17 June 2011
YOUNG PEOPLE GATHER FOR INTERFAITH CONFERENCE

A conference which will examine the approach of young people to religion and faith in Scotland is to be staged by a group of interested partners including the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS). ..MORE INFO »

13 June 2011
ACPOS DRINK DRIVING UPDATE – MESSAGE NOT GETTING THROUGH

The message to motorists about the dangers of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs does not appear to be getting through, according to the latest figures. ..MORE INFO »

6 June 2011
DON’T SPOIL YOUR SUMMER BY DRINKING AND DRIVING

POLICE chiefs are urging Scottish motorists not to risk spoiling their summer festivities by drinking or taking drugs and then driving a vehicle.

And as the latest summer campaign to capture those who choose to take the risk gets under way the message is clear – you could lose your licence and you could lose your car.

From Monday 6 June until Monday 20 June 2011, Police Forces across the country will take part in a campaign co-ordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS). ..MORE INFO »

13 May 2011
DRIVERS FAIL TO HEED THE WARNINGS ON SEATBELTS

On Wednesday 11 May 2011, the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) co-ordinated a day of action, which targeted seatbelt and speeding offences. The campaign was used to educate road users of the risks involved in driving inappropriately, to encourage them to comply with legislation and ultimately, to promote road safety ..MORE INFO »

9 May 2011
POLICE BACK UN ACTION TO MAKE ROADS SAFER

POLICE across Scotland are to crack down on those who put their lives at risk by failing to wear a seatbelt. At the same time officers will be continuing to concentrate on the thousands of drivers who ignore speed limits. ..MORE INFO »

26 April 2011
DRIVERS SPEEDING PUTS OTHERS AT RISK ON THE ROADS

Many road users across Scotland continue to show a disregard for their safety and the safety of others by continuing to travel at excessive speed.

The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) coordinates several campaigns during the year to educate road users of the risks involved in driving inappropriately, to encourage them to comply with legislation but ultimately to protect their safety and that of other road users. ..MORE INFO »

18 April 2011
TAKE CARE ON COUNTRY ROADS THIS EASTER WEEKEND

FROM Friday 22 April 2011 until Sunday 24 April 2011, Police forces across Scotland will be focusing their attention on motorists who drive over the speed limit. The ‘Weekend of Action’ co-ordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) is part of the Scottish Police Service’s year-round commitment to reduce the number of casualties on our roads. ..MORE INFO »

31 March 2011
NEW SCOTLAND WIDE DISCLOSURE SCHEME TO HELP KEEP CHILDREN SAFE

A disclosure scheme which provides more public information about people who pose a danger to children is now operating Scotland-wide. Keeping Children Safe allows members of the public to apply for information if they have concerns about someone who has access to children. From today (31 March), the scheme is available to any member of the public through Scotland’s eight police forces, which manage Keeping Children Safe ..MORE INFO »