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Officers have been targeting antisocial behaviour and the use of illegal e-bikes in the Wester Hailes area. They have been supported by colleagues from the dog unit, motorcycle unit and have also used a drone. Click for more: orlo.uk/1YWKj
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🚨 ATTENTION VEHICLE OWNERS 🚨 🚨 Keyless entry is smart – leaving your keys inside is not 🚨 #CrimePrevention #VehicleSecurity #StaySafe #ProtectYourVehicle
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This weekend our Special Constables have been assisting colleagues in SW Edinburgh. They acted as a supplement to support regular colleagues during what was a high demand weekend period attending and helping with a number incidents. (1/3)
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- Located and helped safeguard a vulnerable male, ensuring he made it home safely. - Assisted a stranded pregnant female with a young child with organising recovery after her car suffered a puncture. (2/3)
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- Supported an area search for a suspect wanted in connection with an assault. - Traced a driver who did not have valid motor insurance and another who was driving without a valid MOT and had a defective tyre. (3/3) #CommunityPolicing #ValuedVolunteers
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Police Scotland South West Edinburgh retweeted
🚨 Don’t miss our upcoming Special Constable event where you can meet the team, learn more about the role & discuss the recruitment process. 📆 Sat 9 May, 10:00am - 12pm / 2pm - 4pm 📍Scottish Police College, Tulliallan Visit ➡️ orlo.uk/4Bueu
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Wondering what’s happening in the South West of the city? 🚔 Take a look at our latest update to see how we’re supporting local communities every day 🌆 Watch, like and share! ♥️ #PoliceScotlandEdinburgh #CommunityPolicing
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Police Scotland South West Edinburgh retweeted
Looking for a rewarding volunteer role? Join our Special Constable event where you'll meet the team, learn more about the role & discuss the recruitment process. 📆 Sat 9 May, 10:00am - 12pm / 2pm - 4pm 📍Scottish Police College, Tulliallan Visit ➡️ orlo.uk/olz2R
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📢 Community Drop‑In Surgery – All Welcome Please join us at St Brides Centre, 📍 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2DZ 🗓 Monday 23 March 2026 ⏰ 10:30 – 12:00 👍 No appointment needed — just drop in!
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Wondering what’s happening in the South West of the city? 🚔 Take a look at our latest update to see how we’re supporting local communities every day 🌆 Watch, like and share! ♥️ #PoliceScotlandEdinburgh #CommunityPolicing
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Police Scotland South West Edinburgh retweeted
From supporting communities to making a real difference every day, policing in Shetland offers a unique and rewarding career. If you have the passion, resilience and skills, apply today. Roles available across Scotland. Apply today 👉🏼 policescotland-spacareers.ta…
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Police Scotland South West Edinburgh retweeted
With sports matches taking place over the weekend, we’re reminding everyone to enjoy the day safely. If you see something that doesn’t feel right tell staff, security or police. You won’t be wasting our time. Report concerns: orlo.uk/DZRAK In an emergency, call 999.
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Police Scotland South West Edinburgh retweeted
#ProjectServator officers were deployed to Murrayfield Stadium ahead of #SixNations this weekend 🏉 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Officers spoke with security partners, contractors & local businesses to encourage them to be extra vigilant around suspicious activity. Read more 👉🏻 orlo.uk/RN67s
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South West Community officers will be at the Balerno Farmers Market on Saturday morning carrying out Bike Marking. Please pop along to see us and get your bike marked. Just bring your smart phone, no need to bring your bike with you. See you there!
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Police Scotland South West Edinburgh retweeted
As the #SixNations approaches you may notice an increased police presence, including Project Servator officers, in and around the area 🏉 If something doesn't feel right, report it by speaking to an officer, calling 101 or 999 in an emergency. Together, we've got it covered.
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Police Scotland South West Edinburgh retweeted
Looking for a new career? 🚔 Thinking about joining Police Scotland but want to learn more first? Join one of our recruitment events and speak directly with our recruitment specialists. Find out more and take the first step 👉🏻 orlo.uk/TuzFr
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Wondering what’s happening in the South West of the city? 🚔 Take a look at our latest update to see how we’re supporting local communities every day 🌆 Watch, like and share! ♥️ #PoliceScotlandEdinburgh #CommunityPolicing
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Police Scotland South West Edinburgh retweeted
Episode 3: The Impact of Sexual Crime – out now! Ally Heather speaks to Detective Inspector Danny Clark to find out what it’s like investigating sexual crimes in Scotland. What is red flag behaviour? How can guys make a difference? 🎧 Check out the full episode 👇🏻 🎙️Spotify - orlo.uk/XvVPI 🎥YouTube - orlo.uk/gqIm8 #DontBeThatGuy
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Police Scotland South West Edinburgh retweeted
🚨 New episode out now! Ally Heather talks to Scottish comedian James Gardner about life online 📱 James talks about going viral on TikTok, dating in the digital age, why “alpha male” influencers on social media are the perfect target for comedy, predators in the comedy industry, and why the way some guys behave on the internet would be ridiculous in real life. 🎧 Check out the full episode 👇🏻 Spotify - orlo.uk/fsHCR YouTube - orlo.uk/dDTnF #DontBeThatGuy
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Police Scotland South West Edinburgh retweeted
Looking to grow your skills and make a real difference? Volunteer as a Special Constable with Police Scotland. Help keep your community safe and gain real-world experience that fits around your schedule. Apply now ➡️orlo.uk/7XpwP
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