Police Scotland celebrated its staff this week for their contribution to policing.
A UK-wide and week-long initiative focusing on the vital, varied and invaluable work police staff do drew to an end today, Friday, 7 March 2025.
The week of celebration got under way on Monday, 3 March as Police Scotland showcased an eclectic and impressive mix of talented professionals who make a critical contribution to delivering for Scotland’s communities.
Stories and videos on the organisation's intranet portrayed a thriving and multifaceted workforce with an indiscriminate commitment to policing and a dedication to public service.
Deputy Chief Constable Jane Connors LVO QPM, said: “Police staff rightly deserve their time in the spotlight. They often go unrecognised for the volume, complexity and variety of work they deliver, and Police Scotland simply cannot keep the country safe without them.
“I have been visiting staff across the organisation to pay personal tribute to them for the incredible work they do in helping us achieve our 2030 vision of safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce.
“I am hugely impressed with their professionalism, skill and knowledge and the complex work they deliver. They manage risk, threat and harm and help ensure we are delivering effective and efficient frontline policing.
“Policing really is a job like no other and it has been a privilege to join the Chief Constable and other members of the leadership team in getting out this week to recognise the value our staff bring to the frontline.”
“On behalf of Police Scotland, I thank all of my staff colleagues for the brilliant work they do every day.”
Justice Secretary Angela Constance said: “I am continually impressed by the commitment, skill and dedication of police staff and extend my sincere thanks to every one of them for all they do to keep communities safe.
“Police staff do an outstanding job working alongside officers in a wide range of services, including call handling and custody management, as well as in vital specialist areas such as forensic services and tackling cyber crime.”
Policing organisations across the UK are taking part in this annual campaign which was spearheaded last year by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) - the UK’s national coordination body for law enforcement.
Police Scotland's Public Enquiry and Support Assistant, Lesley Yule Dunlevy, was highly commended at the NPCC's inaugural National Police Staff Awards on Thursday. 6 March, 2025 in the category: Staff Member of the Year Award.
Opportunities exist at Police Scotland for talented individuals who want a job like no other. Please visit the recruitment pages for more information.
