East Lammermuir Community Council & East Lammermuir Community Benefit Trust
serving the communities in and around Innerwick, Oldhamstocks, Spott and Stenton
As the country moves out of lockdown, Police Scotland continue to recognise the importance of understanding the views and priorities of Scotland’s diverse communities. It is vital, especially as Scotland rebuilds from the effects of COVID-19 that the police listen, understand, and respond to the views of the people who live here. Continue reading “Your Police – Have Your Say”
Police Scotland is immediately introducing a simple officer verification process to provide reassurance to any member of the public who may be concerned about whether or not they are being spoken to by a genuine police officer working alone.
The move follows the understandable public concern surrounding the horrendous murder of Sarah Everard
On duty officers operating on their own will now proactively offer to carry out a verification check for anyone they come across who appears to be concerned for their safety. A member of the public can also request that a verification check be done.
Continue reading “Police Scotland Introduce Lone Officer Verification Checks”
The Take Five to Stop Fraud is a Police Scotland campaign which encourages members of the public and businesses to follow straightforward and impartial advice – Stop, Challenge and Protect – aimed at reducing the chances of becoming a victim of financial fraud. This includes online fraud, email deception as well as phone-based and social media scams.
For more information, and toolkit click here