Police Scotland Orkney

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

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

We’ve changed our Twitter names in the Highland & Islands. Our handle has changed from @OrkneyPolice to @PSOSOrkney.

See all of our profiles for the Highland & Islands, and follow for your local updates ⬇️📣

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

Today officers were in Sanday as part of our islands community engagement plan.

We carried out traffic patrols, spoke with islanders and carried out some routine enquiries.

Our visits continue, let officers know of any local concerns you have.

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

🚨 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 ➡️ https://t.co/VO81tTRi4F

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

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 ➡️ https://t.co/q81JGaLwWl

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

Officers are appealing for witnesses to an assault occurring on Alfred Street to Victoria Street in Stromness.

This occurred at 10pm, Sun 19 April 2026 where a witness stopped to help.

Anyone with information contact Police and quote CR/0168187/26.

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

We are appealing for information after two cars were vandalised in the Stenness area of Orkney.

Anyone who was in the area at the time who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0495 of 29 March.

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

Officers are appealing for witnesses to a Vandalism that took place at 0240am, Tue 07/04 at the car park in Enzie Road, Kirkwall.

A vehicle appears to have been intentionally damaged with a brick.

Contact 101 and quote ref CR146863/26 with info or CrimeStoppers on 0800555111.

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

Officers are appealing for information following a vandalism to a property in Stenness which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning. Click here: https://t.co/zUSKUmb0Ae

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

Officers are appealing for witnesses to a theft that took place at 2.15pm Thurs 26 Mar at Linklet, Kirkwall.

Anyone that was in this area that can provide info relating to a male in his 30s, wearing an olive-green jacket with a hood contact 101 and quote ref CR132923/26.

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

We have been out to Rousay and Westray this past week as part of our islands community engagement plan.

We spoke with islanders, school pupils and carried out enquiries along with some road traffic patrols.

Our visits continue, speak with officers with any concerns.

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

Officers in Orkney are highlighting security advice around fuel and heating oil to protect yourself from theft, following a recent report of fuel being stolen.

More here - https://t.co/NWcFNKCQga

[Police Scotland Highland & Islands @PSOSHighland]

Policing and volunteering as a Special Constable in Orkney offers a truly unique career supporting your community.

📍 Online (Teams)
⏰ Thursday 26 March, 6:30–8pm

Hear from recruitment specialists and the Orkney Drugs Dog charity.

Register now 👉🏻 https://t.co/esU3sRAelC

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

We have been out to Westray and Shapinsay this past week as part of our islands community engagement plan.

We spoke with islanders, school pupils and carried out enquiries along with some road traffic patrols.

Our visits continue, speak with officers with any concerns.

[Police Scotland Highland & Islands @PSOSHighland]

Looking for a new career? Wanting to understand the recruitment process before applying?

Come along to our online recruitment event for Shetland Islands, Wed 4 March, 6.30pm-8pm

Meet our recruitment team who'll answer questions you might have 👇🏻

https://t.co/8fYW3YCbwS

[Police Scotland Highland & Islands @PSOSHighland]

Policing in Shetland offers a career like no other.

Join our online recruitment event:
📍Wed 4 March
⏰ 6:30-8pm

Speak to our recruitment team and get your questions answered. Register now 👉🏻 https://t.co/Gp5I0fP4dN

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

Don’t forget to sign up to our online recruitment event for the Highlands & Islands. Speak to our team of recruitment specialists and find out why a career with the police is a job like no other.

📍Online via Teams
⏰ Thursday, 19 February, 2026 between 6.30pm – 8pm

[Police Scotland Highland & Islands @PSOSHighland]

Do you have the skills to be a police officer? 👮🏼‍♀️

Take the first steps towards becoming a police officer and join us at our online, local recruitment event for the highlands and islands on Thursday, 19 February, 2026 between 6.30pm – 8pm.

Sign up now ➡️ https://t.co/xW6OxrNiCk

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

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 👉🏻 https://t.co/xjrkVCS4Ek

[Police Scotland Highland & Islands @PSOSHighland]

Do you have the skills to be a police officer? 👮🏼‍♀️

Take the first steps towards becoming a police officer and join us at our online, local recruitment event for the highlands and islands on Thursday, 19 February, 2026 between 6.30pm – 8pm.

Sign up now ➡️ https://t.co/xW6OxrNiCk

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

Just outside Finstown officers 'caught' the Northern Lights tonight and managed to get a quick picture! ✨ 🚔 📸

[Police Scotland Orkney @PSOSOrkney]

A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a number of break-ins in the Kirkwall area

https://t.co/FJlFdztwqf

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for heavy and persistent snow affecting parts of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus, Highland, Orkney and Shetland. Warning is in place from 18:00 on Sunday, 4 Jan until 10:00 on Monday, 5 Jan.

More: https://t.co/sG2y7dxHz8