Police Scotland’s purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities in Scotland, focusing on Keeping People Safe in line with our values of Integrity, Fairness and Respect.
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Child Protection
Child protection means protecting a child from abuse or neglect, which may cause significant harm. Police Scotland has some advice and information on how to report child abuse or neglect.
Read moreCybercrime Investigations and Digital Forensics
National coverage providing expertise and specialist support to Local Policing and other departments. This includes technical assistance in the examination and analysis of digital devices. Both departments provide specialist support for National Online Child Abuse Protection (NOCAP) investigations, work closely […]
Read moreDigital and data skills academy
Police Scotland are delighted to present the offering of introductory digital skills courses to communities across Scotland. The industry standard courses available within the academy are provided for free through the Cisco Academy and contains training and qualifications in Networking, […]
Read moreKeep secure online
Police Scotland’s advice and tips on how to keep yourself and your children safe online.
Read morePhishing and Internet Shopping
Phishing is when criminals use fake e-mails or web links to acquire sensitive personal information, such as passwords, usernames, or bank account details. Police Scotland’s tips on how to spot a phishing attempt.
Read morePolice Scotland’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020
This strategy sets out how Police Scotland will take a proactive approach to respond to cyber demand, ensuring that we are future focused and able to adapt our policing model to suit the needs of the communities they serve.
Read moreReport Cybercrime
You can report Cybercrime as follows: By phoning 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency) In person at any police station
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