Keep Safe scheme

An update from Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton in relation to the Keep Safe initiative:

Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton said: “Police Scotland has been looking at how we appropriately and proportionately police our communities to ensure we remain agile and flexible in the provision of a service which meets the needs of the public we serve.

“As part of this work we carried out a review of Keep Safe which found that the initiative, society and policing have significantly evolved since it was first established in 2016. There was also evidence of limited use of the premises, and it has been determined that it is no longer feasible or proportionate to continue with Keep Safe.

“The wellbeing of the disabled community, and other vulnerable groups, remains a priority and our commitments are clearly laid out in our Policing Together Strategy. We will be engaging with key partners and stakeholders to explore further opportunities for community-based provision which best meets their needs and makes the most effective use of officer resources.”

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