Central Scotland Police

MAHRS puts focus on hate incidents in Forth Valley

The response by partners in Forth Valley to incidents aggravated by hatred is to be enhanced through a new three-year strategy aimed at making communities safer.

Don't give it away - Lock it away

If you wouldn't give it away, then lock it away. That's the message from Central Scotland Police following a recent spate of thefts from vehicles across the area.

Men convicted of murder, sexual abuse and grooming

Two predatory offenders have been convicted of murder and the sexual abuse and exploitation of boys following a multi-force investigation.

Community warning systems testing at Grangemouth

Community systems warning testing will take place at Grangemouth Petroleum and Chemical Complex at 7pm on Wednesday 2nd June 2010.

International Success for Central Scotland Police Pipes and Drums

The Pipes and Drums of Central Scotland Police are celebrating their first international success.

Crime continues to fall across Central Scotland

Levels of recorded crime fell in Central Scotland's communities last year by more than 12 per cent.

Forces tee off for charity

Central Scotland Police and Fife Constabulary have chosen the Police Treatment Centres Charity and the Police Dependants Charity as the beneficiaries of a fund-raising golf day organised by the two forces.

Community office is focus point for Alloa citizens

Citizens in an area of Alloa are to get the chance to drop in and meet their local community officers.

Canine crimefighting duo are top dogs

Two of Central Scotland Police's best crimefighters and their human handlers have proved they're the best in the business after come first and second in the Scottish regional police dog trials.

Motorcyclist safety campaign revs up

Encouraging bikers to ride safely on key routes in Central Scotland is the aim behind a new initiative which has been launched.

Operation to protect stunning beauty spots

Three police forces are working in conjunction with national park rangers and the Forestry Commission Scotland for the third year running to protect some of Scotland's iconic beauty spots.

Dean Geary Investigation

Central Scotland Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 19-year-old Dean Geary whose body was found on the A811 near Drymen.

Clacks community cops lead drugs raids

Community officers in Clackmannanshire led a day of action yesterday (March 3) tackling low-level heroin dealers.

Chinese New Year

Central Scotland Police wishes everyone in the community a happy and safe Chinese New Year.

New Area Commanders to take up post

Two senior officers who both started their careers as police cadets 25 years ago are taking up posts as new Area Commanders in Stirling and Clackmannanshire.

Intolerance in the spotlight, say Police

Police will not tolerate any incidence of hate-crime which targets an individual because of their sexual orientation - that's the message from Central Scotland Police ahead of new legislation expected to come into effect this year.

Central Scotland Appropriate Adults Service meeting : Volunteers needed

Central Scotland Appropriate Adult Service invite anyone interested in becoming a volunteer with the service to an informal meeting at Police Headquarters, Stirling at 5.30pm on Tuesday 9th February 2010.

New police office at Larbert officially opened

The new police office serving communities across the Denny and Stenhousemuir Sub Area Command has been officially opened.

Winter road safety

Justice Secretary commends police and encourages winter road safety.

Former senior officer comments on honour

A former Assistant Chief Constable of Central Scotland Police was recognised in the New Year's Honours List with the award of a Queen's Police Medal.

Graffiti removal project launched

An initiative lead by Central Scotland Police is being launched today (October 21st) which will see offenders who are ordered to carry out community service tasked with removing graffiti from vandalised property.

Operation to curb lochside disorder wins praise

A co-ordinated operation led by Central Scotland Police aimed at curbing anti-social behaviour in one of the country's most popular visitor areas has been recognised in the Scottish Policing Awards.

Carrying a knife? It could mean a sentence

Central Scotland Police are clamping down on those who are determined to carry or use knives. An initiative tackling these issues was launched at the end of May.

Central win Scottish regional police dog trials

Two of Central Scotland Police's dog handlers won the top two awards at the Scottish Regional Police Dog Trials hosted by Grampian Police.

Respect the park - National park rangers recruited as special constables in UK first

In what is being heralded as a first for the UK, four Rangers from Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority have been trained to become Special Constables, giving them increased powers to make the National Park a fantastic place for people to enjoy.

Force restructure puts focus on communities

A restructuring of Central Scotland Police will lead to more than 20 officers being deployed in the coming year into frontline roles to further enhance operational policing.

F1 champ meets award-winning Scottish road safety campaign team

During a visit to Scotland, Formula 1 World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, passed on his best wishes to representatives of an innovative winter road safety campaign run by three Scottish police forces and backed by drinks business, Diageo, who partner Lewis's Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team.

Operation Ultraviolet throws spotlight on dealers in community

Operation Ultraviolet has targeted addresses across Central Scotland aimed at tackling heroin supplies linked to drug deaths and overdoses.

Safe Drive Stay Alive

The Safe Drive Stay Alive roadshow will run from Monday 26th January - Friday 30th January at the MacRobert Centre, Stirling. The roadshow educates young people on road safety using innovative and hard-hitting techniques.

Christmas message

Wishing all of our communities and partners a very peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Force wins local business award

Wednesday, 19th November 2008
Central Scotland Police has scooped an award for training and people development.

The Force entered the Falkirk Herald Business Awards, which are held annually to celebrate local business and enterprise.

New Chief Constable appointed

Wednesday, 17th September 2008
The new Chief Constable of Central Scotland Police is to be Kevin Smith, who is currently serving as Assistant Chief Constable in Strathclyde.

Force's gold award recognises healthy working lives

Wednesday, 17th September 2008
Central Scotland Police has become the first police force in Scotland to achieve a gold award which recognises efforts to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees.

New lay advisors take up roles

Wednesday, 03rd September 2008
A team of new community lay advisers have taken up their roles working with Central Scotland Police to ensure that policing services are delivered in as professional a manner as possible.

Bike Safe initiative

Wednesday, 03rd September 2008
Central Scotland Police motorcyclists, road policing and road safety officers were joined by colleagues from Strathclyde, Northern and Tayside forces for a major initiative aimed at highlighting bike safety.