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We’ve changed our Twitter names and handles in Edinburgh. Our handle has changed from
@EdinPolSW
to
@PSOSSWEdinburgh
.
See all of our profiles for Edinburgh, and follow for your local updates ⬇️📣
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We're patrolling the canal this evening. We've had reports of a white man, 60ish, possibly tanned complexion, 5'7"-5'10", medium to stocky build with grey/balding hair pushing people into the water in the area of Meggetland. Any info? Call 101 or Crimestoppers.
#SWCPT
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Help us reunite this young boy with his family. He was handed into Wester Hailes Police Station after being found in the Westburn flyover area.
We've named him Guy 🐶
If you know where he lives, please call 101 and quote incident number 1757 of 05/11/21.
#FindGuysFamily
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This week SW Comunity Officers executed search warrants and recovered over 30 bikes. So far we have been able to reunite 13 with their rightful
owners (valued at over £9k) and are progressing with positive lines of enquiry
into several more.
#OpAgora
#bikethefts
#nohidingplace
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PC Murdoch (the real one!) was unimpressed as he caught Wullie (and his Sergeant in the background!) up to mischief ootside St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh!
#HealingTouch
#OorWullie
#OWBBT
#Edinburgh
@OWBIGBucket
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*MISSING PERSON TRACED*
We are pleased to confirm that Bervely Chaleka has been traced safe and well. Her family have been notified. PI Keith Forrester said "Thanks very much for all the shares and comments, they helped us to find Bervely."
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In response to community concerns,we're doing cycle patrols on the Canal today . Already 2 cyclists & dog walker given advice about concideration for others and how to share the space better.
#Communitypolicing
#sharethespace
@Edinburgh_CC
@gavincorbett
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It seems not everyone saw our post yesterday. Driver stopped in Hailesland this morning by Wester Hailes Team 5 Response officers. Windscreen not cleared and driving in the middle of the road. Not cool. Could you see pedestrians or traffic? £50 fine issued.
#DriveSafe
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Views on foot patrol. Housebreaking patrols tonight and it was not raining when I left the station. Now regretting not wearing a jacket! 6 miles in the rain. Love a foot patrol!
#SWCPT
#CommunityPolicing
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We're pleased to confirm that 82-year-old Margaret Wilson, reported missing in the Currie area yesterday, has now been traced safe in the city centre. Thank you to everyone who retweeted and supported our earlier appeal!
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Welcome to Wester Hailes!
Chief Inspector Paul Gillespie has taken up his role as the new Local Area Commander for South West Edinburgh.
#SouthWestIsBest
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Officers on patrol spotted a male and female driving their off road motorbikes on the footpath in Murrayburn Place this afternoon. Not very clever. Or safe. Two bikes stopped, seized and both charged with RTA offences.
#SWCPT
#OpSoteria
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Special Constable Hansen joins the South West Edinburgh Community Policing team carrying out foot patrols at Threipmuir Reservoir and surrounding areas this evening as part of Operation Boxy.
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After complaints from residents, speed checks were carried out last night on Lanark Road, Edinburgh, by our colleagues in
@polscotrpu
One driver reported to PF for driving at 68mph in this 30 zone. Another issued a ticket for a speed of 44mph.
#DriveSmart
#InTownSlowDown
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Our community officers are in the Pentland hills again having just patrolled Bonaly and now on route to Harlaw. We're working with our partners to ensure hill users are considerate when out and about using these beautiful resources. Please stop and say hello if you see them.
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SW Community and Roads Policing Officers carrying an Operation
Close Pass at Craiglockhart. Drivers stopped and dealt with for not giving our cyclist enough space.
#cyclespace
@policescotrpu
#opheddle
#opclosepass
#caughtoncamera
@Edinburgh_CC
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MISSING GIRLS FOUND
We're pleased to confirm that Ebony Baird and Mia Cowan have been found safe and well in Edinburgh. Thanks for the R/Ts!
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SW CPT officers are at the Edinburgh union canal this morning encouraging users to
#sharethespace
. HOW FAST IS TOO FAST? 🏃♂️🏃♀️🚶♀️🚶♂️🚴♀️🚴♂️
@Edinburgh_CC
@scottishcanals
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Despite the weather, your community officers are teaming up with
@on_lothianbuses
in the South West of Edinburgh tonight and tomorrow night. We will be chatting to customers and drivers as well as deterring antisocial behaviour. Give us a wave!
#OpPillar
#KeepYourHatOn
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#SWCPT
are patrolling the canal towpaths after reports of cyclists being assaulted. Bodies of water can be dangerous places which some people tend to forget.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
#CanalCareful
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Due to recent reports of antisocial behaviour on the tram network, Officers will continue to conduct patrols to reassure staff & public. Positive lines of enquiries are currently being investigated. ASB will not be tolerated & tackling it remains a priority for Edinburgh police.
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MAN ARRESTED FOR THEFTS OF PEDAL BIKES
During December 2019, bikes totalling almost £40k were stolen across Edinburgh. On 07/01/20 local officers arrested and charged a 19 y/old man. Most of the bikes were traced.
#OpAgora
#OpScreening
Full details -
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We were out at Colinton Tunnel yesterday to provide safety advice to pedestrians and cyclists. We loved the opportunity to look at the fantastic art available there! Definitely worth a visit, but please cycle with consideration if you go. Thank you
@TunnelColinton
.
#CycleSafety
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After reports of dangerous parking on the westbound on-slip for the A720 at Dreghorn, Community Officers attended and observed 3 vehicles committing an offence. One driver charged and two vehicles removed. Please park responsibly and with care of other road users
#RoadSafety
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Controlled drugs & alcohol seized from 5 youths following dedicated
patrols addressing antisocial behaviour in Sth Q’ferry.
#WeAreListening
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We had a wee walk around Ratho earlier this evening and then while doing likewise in Balerno we bumped into the Wildfire Explorers who very kindly let PC Devlin have a shot of their catapults. He fair enjoyed it 😀.
#SWCPT
#YourCommunity
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We were privileged to spend some of this morning with the kids and adults participating in
@Junicycle_LR
. There was a great turnout as the bike bus wound its way from Dovecot Grove to
@JuniGPS
. A lot of rosy cheeks in class today!
#SafeStreetsSafeChildren
#SWCPT
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Successful day at Harlaw Reservoir with
@fire_scot
@SfrsWaterRescue
@scotfire_Edin
and
@EdinburghPolice
talking about water safety and with a water rescue demonstration.
Thank you for all who stopped to chat with us.
#RedWatchMarionville
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After receiving numerous reports of antisocial behaviour involving a quad bike being driven in the
#SaughtonMains
area of Edinburgh, Community Policing Officers attended and carried out patrols, resulting in the quad bike being seized
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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When overtaking a cyclist you should allow the same distance as when overtaking another vehicle. You also need to consider the speed limit and the driving conditions. Don’t risk it, don’t
#ClosePass
.
🚘 ↔️ 🚲 ‼️
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Wester Hailes Team 4 officers carried out high visibility patrols in
#Dalry
after reports of drug dealing. Eagle eyed APS Wright witnessed a drug deal and apprehended a man after a short chase. £1200 worth of Class A Drugs and £2100 cash recovered.
#CRACKingresult
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Responding to community concerns. Speed check on
#Gilmore
Place.
#20mph
#Opheddle
#KeepingPeopleSafe
@Edinburgh_CC
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Views on foot patrol. PS Coull tempted to get out of the cold and in for a pint - probably best to wait till off duty! On with the foot patrol. Currie, Juniper Green and Baberton tonight.
#SWCPT
#CommunityPolicing
#FootPatrol
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Over 22 miles walked on foot patrol on the backshifts this week in the South West. Good engagement with the locals in Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green, Baberton, Colinton, Bonaly, Sighthill, Broomhouse, Saughton, Stenhouse, Gorgie and Dalry.
#SWCPT
#CommunityPolicing
#FootPatrol
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Team 4 Wester Hailes officers attended a vehicle accident on Slateford Road in the early hours of 31 July. This is what happens when you drink and drive. Driver arrested. Ban forthcoming.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
#DontDrinkAndDrive
#WhenWillYouLearn
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After a spate of break-ins to cars in the Dalry area, Local Initiative Team officers conducted extensive enquiries. Armed with a search warrant officers have arrested a 42 y.o man & recovered some stolen property. Unfortunately for him, it's a Friday.
#HeldForCourt
#SWLIT
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Here are some of the extra resources on duty for Operation Crackle being briefed at Wester Hailes Police Station before being deployed in the local area. Stay safe this bonfire weekend! 🔥
#OpCrackle
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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13-year-old missing teenager Nell Murray found safe and well in Edinburgh
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CPT officers were on the scene quickly after a report of a fire being set in a bin in Sighthill Park this evening. Following a foot chase, a 15 year old male was caught, taken home and charged with fireraising.
#OpPillar
#WhereTheresSmoke
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We had a presence outside Colinton Primary School
@ColintonPrimary
this morning after reports of drivers ignoring these signs. They're there to keep children safe! We'll be back 👮👮♀️
#DontBeThatPerson
#SafeStreetsSafeChildren
#SWCPT
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Officers have concerns for Clar Muhammad who was last seen in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh. She is an Irish female, aged 46 years, wearing clothing as per the image. Members of the public with any information as to her whereabouts are asked to call 101, quoting inc no 2175.
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Community Officers are out on Patrol this evening in the Pentland Hills following reports of anti-social behavior from a large groups of youths. Do you know where your children are this evening?
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We are appealing for any information regarding the new toilets at Threipmuir Reservoir having been destroyed by fire last night. If you know anything please call 101 quoting incident number 0562 of 19/04/24.
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Police were called after some ponies were starting to stirrup some trouble on Lanark Road West this morning. PC Symon and colleagues took a firm grip of the reins and dealt with the nightmare quickly.
#WhyTheLongFace
#DinnaeWhinny
#AllInADaysWork
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If you go down to the woods today, don't expect to hide from top Police Dog Elsa who sniffed out a man trying doors in Dreghorn at 1am this morning and hiding nearby, his tools and his pal hiding in a nearby garden. Ruff night in cells for them.
#GoodNightsWork
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Last night SWCPT officers carried out joint patrols with
@on_lothianbuses
to combat youth antisocial behaviour on routes in Gorgie, Slateford, Chesser, Currie, Balerno. Engaged with youths and recovered a seat taken from a bus!
#OpCrackle
#CommunityPolicing
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Wester Hailes Team 3 Officers were quickly on the scene of a break-in at Calder Road, Edinburgh last night and apprehended two 14-year-old males who have been charged and reported.
#AllInADaysWork
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SW Edinburgh CPT and
@polscotrpu
have conducted some joint speed checks in the following locations today:
- Main Street & Freelands Way , Ratho
- Stenhouse Drive
- Polwarth Gardens
31 drivers warned regarding speeding and one driver issued FPN
#OpHeddle
# 20MPH
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Halfway rest point of the Currie Riding of the Marches. PC Howie, Alpaca liaison officer, introduced us to the
#Alpacas
from
#Colinton
xmas.
#Communitypolicing
@BobCatAlpacas
#Currie
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Officers patrolled in Broomhouse last night before being called to assist
@scotfire_Edin
due to fires in Oxgangs. We’ll be patrolling these areas all week, so please say hello, as our officers are always keen to chat with residents.
#WorkingTogether
#SaferSouthWest
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Team 4 response officers from Wester Hailes carried out a coordinated search on Friday night for a local missing person who was later traced safe & well.
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#PopUpKirsty
and Community Officers have been out in Colinton today following complaints about speeding.
#20sPlenty
#RoadSafety
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Police are out on plain clothes patrol tonight in Baberton, Colinton, Balerno, Slateford, Gorgie and Dalry to keep people and properties safe. For practical advice to keep your home secure visit
#SWCPT
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Community Police & Edinburgh Park Rangers
@EdinOutdoors
were out and about in the Pentland Hills this morning on the back of our recent initiaitve (Operation Boxy) aimed at anti social behaviour within the regional park. (image taken during a recent information stall).
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Today at 10am Community Officers will be at Harlaw Reservoir along with
@scotfire_Edin
who will be demonstrating a water rescue and talking to the public about water safety.
#WaterSafety
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Today, Officers from the South West Community Team patrolled Bonaly Primary School, Edinburgh, due to inconsiderate parking during drop-off and pick-up times. Please consider the safety of young children in and around primary schools.
@RoadSafetyScot
#KeepingPeopleSafe
#SWCPT
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Following reports of off road motorcycles driving on and off road in a dangerous and antisocial manner, SWCPT officers traced one hidden at Redhall Public Park. Duly seized. Please report any such antisocial behaviour to 101.
#SWCPT
#CommunityPolicing
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As our Pentland Hills initiative continues, our local Community Officers & Special Constables covered a wide area of the Pentlands carrying out positive engagement with campers, hill walkers and cyclists alike.
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Officers & Pentland Hills Rangers were on patrol at Harlaw Reservoir last night & this morning. If you're planning on spending a night under canvas then apply common sense - fire is dangerous, the water is surprisingly cold and it's only OK for bears to 💩in the woods.
#OpBoxy
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We had a police presence at and around HMP Edinburgh yesterday. The weather wasn't on our side but this wee fella certainly cheered us all up!
#PDSpud
#PoliceDogsOfTwitter
#SWCPT
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PS McGarvey and PC’s Breen, May and Scott carried out joint patrols today with the Pentland Rangers covering Harlaw and Threipmuir reservoirs. They were on hand to offer water safety advice and there was good engagement from the public.
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Today Cllr
@FullertonCathy
and Donna Squires (Friends of Broomhouse) met Community Inspector Keith Forrester and PC Andrew Armes to discuss plans to tackle antisocial behaviour, off-road bikes, fires, under-age drinking, and more in Sighthill Park / Broomhouse.
#OpPillar
#SWCPT
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#SWCPT
out and about with
@on_lothianbuses
.
Our public transport network is essential for many in the City; about 120 million use it annually. Don't let the minority spoil it; report any Anti-Social Behaviour and criminality.
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Community Officers arrested and charged a 66 year old man today after he was racially abusive in the CoOp in Corslet Place, Currie, on Tuesday. He'll be appearing at court at a later date.
#HateIsNeverOK
#OldEnoughToKnowBetter
#SWCPT
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A 45 year old man found by the homeowner to be stealing from his conservatory ran into the wrong field this morning… Thankfully the local cattle kept him detained until officers arrived & arrested him. Custody for court.
#NotVeryAmoosed
#HeTriedToHoofIt
#UdderlyStupid
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Last night, Wester Hailes T5 Response were on foot patrol in Currie, Balerno, Spylaw, Swanston, Buckstone, Oxgangs, Hailesland, the Calders and Murrayburn. A total of 32 miles walked! More to follow tonight so let us know of any other areas you want to see us.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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PC Gillies and PC Denwood were up in the Pentlands with Scottish Water and the Rangers today having a chat with people enjoying the wintry conditions. It's really dangerous to venture out on the ice - keep dogs on leads and children safe please!
#ColdWaterKills
#SWCPT
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Due to reports of anti-social behaviour and illegal drug misuse your local officers have been on patrol in Gorgie and the surrounding areas, checking in common stairwells. Please ensure stair doors are secure and you know who is gaining access.
#SWCPT
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Missing 13 year old has been traced safe and well, thank you for all your re-tweets.
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This young boy is back with his family. Thank you to everybody who shared our post.
Help us reunite this young boy with his family. He was handed into Wester Hailes Police Station after being found in the Westburn flyover area.
We've named him Guy 🐶
If you know where he lives, please call 101 and quote incident number 1757 of 05/11/21.
#FindGuysFamily
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PC Breen and PS Coull had a great time today
@Deanparkprimary
with the Edinburgh Inter-Faith Association. Pupils learned about different religions and Police spoke about Hate Crime, what it was and how to report it. Superb engagement.
#SWCPT
#CommunityPolicing
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THIS IS NOT WILD CAMPING
Sadly, this sight is becoming all too familiar in the
#PentlandHills
. This is not ‘Leave No Trace’.
Please respect this and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
#TakeItHome
#HarlawReservoir
#BonalyReservoir
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Views on foot patrol. PC's May and Breen on foot patrol last night in the Colinton area following reports of antisocial behaviour and drug use nearby.
#SWCPT
#CommunityPolicing
#FootPatrol
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Hold on a minute..is that the sun out? Why not pop along for the last hour to
@CurriePrimary_
fayre for fun, games and a chat with the Community Policing Team. They have cones, just not the ice cream type.
#SWCPT
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South West CPT Suicide Prevention event held today at Westside Plaza, along with partner agencies.
@penumbra_scot
@EdinSamaritans
@Health_in_Mind
#ItsGoodToTalk
#LendAnEar
#SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth
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@EdinPolSW
CPT and
@polscotrpu
conducted joint patrols in Juniper Green and Currie areas today.
Two speed checks conducted resulting in:
x25 Drivers warned regarding excessive speed in a 20MPH Zone
x1 Driver eyesight test conducted.
#EdinburghRP
#20MPH
#RoadSafety
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Sgt Watson met with Sas from Clovenstone Community centre today and handed over some repurposed bikes to him. They'll be used in community initiatives where bike maintenance skills will be learned.
#WorkingTogether
#OffToAGoodHome
#OurCommunity
#SWCPT
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Please be considerate when using our rural areas. We are now running Operation Harefield and are out on patrol, ensuring livestock and property are kept safe. Please keep dogs under control whilst enjoying what the area has to offer.
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PC's Scott and Breen today at the Balerno Community Centre for Coffee with a Cop. Good engagement with the locals and in particular being accosted by several children from the nearby nursery who enjoyed their tour of the van!
#SWCPT
#CommunityPolicing
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Great to see our partners working together to help an injured hill walker off the Pentland Hills today.
#Partnerships
#KeepingPeopleSafe
@Scotambservice
@ScottishMR
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Community officers were out on patrol in Fountainbridge again today and will continue to give the area some attention. Sometimes we'll be dressed like this, other times we might not be so obvious.
#SWCPT
#PlainClothesPatrols
#NowYouSeeUs
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Views on foot patrol. Sgt Coull attended an excellent Ward Forum
@SpaceBroomhouse
this afternoon followed by foot patrol from Wester Hailes to Oxgangs. It's great to pound the beat and engage with the Community.
#SWCPT
#CommunityPolicing
#Footpatrol
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Views on foot patrol. PC's Scott and Breen in Currie area tonight. They have also patrolled Wester Hailes, the Calders and Longstone.
#SWCPT
#CommunityPolicing
#FootPatrol
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Today's weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the Fairmilehead Bike Bus to George Watson's College. Well done to everyone who took part and encouraged safer routes to school.
@GWC_News
@BikeBusEdin
#SWCPT
#BikeBus
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Views on foot patrol. Your SWCPT officers were asked to assist in the city centre at the busy Christmas Markets last night.
#SWCPT
#CommunityPolicing
#OpWinterCity
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A great turn out
@BalernoMarket
today! We marked 70 bikes on the
@bikeregister
- a new record 👮🏆.
It was brilliant chatting with so many locals too, discussing ways we can make the area safer. Watch this space for updates on speed checks and crime prevention.
#SWCPT
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Earlier today Chief Inspector Gillespie met Gordon Macdonald MSP at Wester Hailes police station to start their partnership approach to improving lives in the communities of South West Edinburgh.
@GMacdonaldSNP
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Following a minor collision in the
#Colinton
area, one person arrested for Drink Drive. Hang the keys up this festive period. Good teamwork by
@EdinPolSW
and
@polscotrpu
.
#OpHeddle
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SWCPT officers conducted a Winter road safety check on Biggar Road this afternoon. Several vehicles were stopped and checked, and advice was given to drivers. One ticket was issued for insurance. We will be back out with the Speed Gun soon!
#SWCPT
#CommunityPolicing
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Roads Policing and South West Edinburgh Community Officers are out in
#Stenhouse
conducting speed checks today. Watch your speed
#20MPH
#OpHeddle
@polscotrpu
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Community & Roads Policing Officers have been out on joint patrols this morning. Several drivers advised regarding their speed and one driver issued a ticket.
@polscotrpu
#OpHeddle
#OpDriveInsured
#20MPH
#30MPH
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We've really enjoyed meeting people and sharing how to recognise, record and report bird of prey persecution.
Thanks to everyone who's engaged with us today and the support from
@RSPBScotland
and
#ScottishRaptorStudyGroup
#OpOwlUK
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We're here at the Balerno Children's Gala Parade today - looking forward to seeing all the floats! The pipe band are sounding great!
#SWCPT
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SWCPT on patrol last night stopped a vehicle driving at speed. Enquiries revealed driver had no licence or insurance and had taken the car from ex-partner without her consent. Drugs in his pockets too! Arrested and appearing in court at later date.
#SWCPT
#CommunityPolicing
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We had a busy weekend patrolling Newton Street, Polwarth Gardens & the Oxgangs Farm area, to name a few locations. We respond to local complaints & also try to patrol proactively to prevent issues in the first place.
#OurCommunity
#WhereNext
#SWCPT
#HiViz
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Community Policing officers were at Bavelaw Road in Balerno this morning, following complaints of speeding & inconsiderate parking. Several drivers spoken to regarding their speed & many parents encouraged to park elsewhere.
#ParkSmart
#RoadSafety
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