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Statement on water related incidents - Sunday, 25 July, 2021
Police Scotland continues to remind the public of the dangers of lochs and rivers following a number of water related deaths across the weekend.
Full statement:
https://t.co/RFq546Laxp
Please remember that even in warmer weather, water temperatures are cold enough to cause cold water shock.
If you find yourself unexpectedly in the water follow the advice from @RNLI and Float to Live.
#RespectTheWater
Read more: https://t.co/chHrmDoqtg
Are you planning a Staycation in Scotland this summer? #KnowYourLimits
Roads may be busier than usual. Make sure you stay safe while enjoying the stunning scenery 👇
🗺️Plan ahead for your journey
⚠️Pay attention to road signs
🚗Stay within the speed limit
Is your community safe for people with dementia? You can make it safer by downloading the Purple Alert app from @alzscot #DementiaAwareness 💜
Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/FLIQCFJlee
We can confirm that a 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Esther Brown, 67, whose body was discovered within an address on West Princes Street, Glasgow, on Tuesday, 1 June, 2021.
He is expected to appear in court on Monday, 7 June, 2021.
We want your thoughts about providing body worn cameras to more police officers and staff, right across Scotland.
Almost 9,000 people responded to our last survey & the majority thought it would make them feel safer.
Visit ➡️ https://t.co/YpI1uNrxT8 to #JoinTheConversation
🌞 Enjoy the sun but never leave a dog in a car on a hot day.
22 degrees can be 47 degrees inside. Leaving water and a window down is not enough #DogsDieinHotCars.
If a dog needs immediate help call 999. For advice, call 03000 999 999 #SSPCA
More here:
https://t.co/CuUohG24IF
Thoughts go out to PD Kaiser who was stabbed in the head last night🐾
His loyalty and bravery shone through as he continued to detain the suspect until he was arrested🐾
Get well soon PD Kaiser 🐾
Thoughts also to his handler in this hard time 🐾
#FinnsLaw#FinnsLawPart2
Our Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, has issued the following statement following the scenes across Glasgow today.
See https://t.co/NQngZA97Ex
No matter how unbelievably lucky we are to have such courageous officers protecting our communities, none of them - NONE - deserve this.
Just two of the officers injured in yesterday’s carnage in the West of Scotland.
Spare me your warm words @scotgov
Yesterday police officers in the west of Scotland had bones broken, lost teeth, & sustained a multitude of other injuries as they faced (what was for many) the worst violence in their 20 odd years of policing.
All of Scotland's Emergency Services are using what3words for a quicker response 🚨
Joining Scottish Fire and Ambulance services, @policescotland is now using what3words to quickly locate 999 callers, so they know exactly where to send help 🚓
#Emergency#safety
If you need to call a trader for emergency work during lockdown don't deal with cold callers
Find local traders who have been vetted by Trading Standards on the @ScottishTraders website, which also has guidance on the planned easing of restrictions👇
https://t.co/23NYG1CsCd
If a person does not, or is unable to, give consent to sexual activity for whatever reason — whether they are asleep or due to the effects of alcohol or drugs — then this is rape.
For more information visit: https://t.co/EZxKxdagYW
#GetConsent
Today we launched #PedalProtect, a new national bike theft prevention campaign to tackle the rise in bike thefts taking place across the country.
With @MrMarkBeaumont @BTPEastScot @bikeregister
See more here - https://t.co/CzviYMDKqY
The Covid-19 vaccine is FREE
You don't need to provide your bank details to receive it. Beware of scam emails/texts/phone calls and don't give out your personal details.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
We are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after the theft of high-value camera equipment, worth around ��50,000, from Oakbank Industrial Estate in Glasgow in the early hours of this morning.
Read more here: https://t.co/lXzbGVFD8L