Cumbernauld Police

Official Police Scotland Twitter feed for Cumbernauld. Not for reporting crime. Non-emergency calls dial 101 & 999 in an emergency. Not monitored 24/7.

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Happy Friday Everyone!

We wanted to get your weekend off to a positive start by showcasing some of the fantastic results & great work that our officers and staff have been involved in between Jan - June 2021.

We hope you enjoy! 🚔👮👮‍♀️

#KeepingLanarkshireSafe
#YourPolice

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

We’ve changed our Twitter names in Lanarkshire. This account is no longer in use.

Please follow @PSOSNorthLshire for your local updates 📣

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

#Scam Alert⚠️ #Whatsapp

If you receive 📲 a WhatsApp from an unknown number with someone claiming to be a family member, be very careful!

STOP🛑Prior to responding
THINK 🤔 Does this request make sense?
CALL 📞 Verify their identity!

#TakeFive
#StopChallengeProtect

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Did you know you can contact us about a non-urgent incident or enquiry via our website ➡ https://t.co/2NcyjxG9T2

This helps reduce our call waiting times and allows our service advisors to continue to prioritise emergency 999 calls.

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

In 2021, over £99 million was lost collectively to romance fraud.

Do you know how to spot the signs of #RomanceFraud?

Learn more so you can protect those who are at risk and vulnerable - https://t.co/pkHdIzCvnz

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Consider what you could do if you witnessed a hate crime. Could you be an active bystander by asking the victim if they're ok or offering to call the police?

You can find out more information about hate crime here - https://t.co/XyiGxBOM5t

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

On 10th March 2023 Cumbernauld Community officers arrested 3 men for drugs offences after a warrant was executed at an address in the Kilsyth area.

Approx. £115,000 of heroin and £1,050 of cannabis was seized.

They appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court on 13th March 2023.

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Find out how Emily makes £15,000 a month selling online 👇

https://t.co/kId8g8tHVx

[My Northern Corridor @My_NCorridor]

Together with Police Scotland we've extended the successful Operation MotoX partnership after recording an overall reduction in antisocial behaviour incidents of over 50% during its first six months of operation.
@Lanarkshire_Pol
https://t.co/021CvyHOCt

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Hamilton Community Officers presented 'Clever Never Goes' to school pupils recently!

Clever is a robot who helps children learn about 'stranger danger'.

More information here: https://t.co/irJeYAb6LY

[Samaritans Scotland @SamaritansScot]

Whatever you're facing this weekend, we'll face it with you - you don't have to go it alone 💚

[Auchinloch Primary School & Nursery Class @AuchinlochPrim1]

A big thank you to our Community Police Officers for supporting with keeping the road outside our school safe. They also took some time to meet Room 1 and the Nursery. @CumbernauldPol #roadsafety

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Thank you @AbronhillPS for having PC Douglas along to chat to the P7s about drug awareness and keeping safe in the community.

#KeepingPeopleSafe
#CommunityEnagement

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Line by line criminals build a profile until they hit the jackpot. Stop and think, don’t give your money and
information to a criminal. 🔐

Check out the @TakeFive #ScamBingo to see if you can keep your house safe.

#StopChallengeProtect.✋☝️👊

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Well done to #PSYVLanarkshire for assisting team @TartanLUG at the recent Thin Blue Bricks Lego Event.

Our volunteers helped look after displays, took part in some Lego building with families and helped raise over £1,500 for the Care of Police Survivors Charity.

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Are you from an ethnic minority background and interested in joining the police?

Join our online event on Thursday 9th March, 6.30-8.30pm, to learn about our recruitment process and to speak to officers.

To sign up, email ➡️ [email protected]

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Re-investing your pension? Be sure to check who you are dealing with 💷

Put your fraud protection skills to the test by playing @TakeFive & @ageuk's #ScamBingo game.

#StopChallengeProtect ✋☝️👊

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Lanarkshire Licensing were at The Hay Stook, EK last week.

Staff undertook Bystander training & participated in a number of scenarios based around crime scene management & preservation.

More training has been arranged to take place throughout Lanarkshire in the near future.

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Kilsyth Community Officers, PCs Rae and Morton, were in Kilsyth today, promoting the Community Alcohol Partnership. They were raising awareness of the dangers, problems and issues caused by persons buying alcohol for underage children.

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

Cumbernauld Community Officers arrested a 59-year-old male in relation to a number of housebreakings and attempted housebreakings in the Kildrum and Carbrain areas.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, and he will appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court at a later date.

[Cumbernauld Police @CumbernauldPol]

⚠️Don’t let the criminals hit the jackpot with your finances!⚠️

Stop and think before parting with money or info to keep you safe. Only a criminal will try to rush or pressure
you.

Try @TakeFive & @ageuk's #ScamBingo game to help you remember to #StopChallengeProtect✋☝️👊