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@TaysidePolice
to
@PSOSTayside
. This account covers all of Tayside.
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This car was stopped by our Roads Policing Unit shortly before 10am today (11th), at Kinnoull Rd, Dunsinane Industrial Estate in Dundee. The driver has been charged with dangerous driving. We know it’s inconvenient having to clear your car before you drive, but it MUST be done.
Police Dog Gray is retiring.
Gray has served the public in Tayside for 8 years. In her policing career, she has attended 2,869 calls, apprehended 91 criminals & traced 94 vulnerable people & won awards
We wish her a long and happy retirement & thanks for keeping the public safe
On 08/08/22, during a routine vehicle stop
#PerthRP
traced a dog which had been reported stolen in March '22 from the Wick area.
We think she was happy to see us and she has now been returned to her owner!
The person she was recovered from has been reported to the courts.
Officers patrolling Loch Rannoch on Saturday came across this campsite which appeared to have been abandoned in a hurry. If the former residents would like to reclaim the pungent bag of green vegetation they left behind, then pop into Pitlochry Police Office for a wee chat.
@bobservant
The only belter here is yourself Bob - you were actually told it was blindingly obvious you would end up in the cells if you continued to rubber-ear the regs. Looks like The Servant Suite at Bell St will be needed yet again......
A sad day as we say goodbye to our friend and colleague PC Dean Morrison, who died in a tragic accident on last month. His funeral is today in Carnoustie, and is being attended by family, friends, and colleagues from his 16 years as a police officer. Goodbye and thank you Dean.
A 14-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl have been charged with assault and threatening and abusive behaviour towards a 74-year-old woman in Blairgowrie. on Sat, 30 March. Another 14-year-old boy has been charged with threatening and abusive behaviour.
@bobservant
REALLY Bob? You're having a go at us when we saved your life? The queue of your disgruntled former customers who wanted to loose the arrow was stretched back to Wattie Watt's old showroom in Brown Street! The lack of gratitude here is galling.
Thankless job, being the Polis...
We're pleased to confirm that, following a post in the early hours of this morning, the Control Room's missing Caps Lock button has been traced safe and well. Thanks to the dozens of you who expressed concern for its whereabouts.
EARLIER THIS EVENING, POLICE SCOTLAND RECEIVED REPORTS OF A PERSON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM IN DUNDEE. WE CAN CONFIRM THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WAS TRACED IN CONNECTION WITH THE MATTER. WE WOULD LIKE TO REASSURE THE PUBLIC THAT THERE IS NO WIDER THREAT TO THE COMMUNITY AT THIS TIME.
@bobservant
So let's see - drink driving, failing to report an accident, and driving other than in accordance with terms of insurance policy. And more likely Barnhill than Berlin. We'll be along for a "chat" in a wee while....
The man who died at Barry Burn
#Carnoustie
yesterday, has been named as PC Dean Morrison. Ch Supt Todd said : Dean was a highly respected officer who was extremely well liked & popular with his colleagues. Our thoughts are with his family & friends
Police Scotland can confirm that the body of a man has been found in
#Arbroath
. Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of missing man Bailey Mearns (21) have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
An 8 year old girl, who we only know is called Natasha, left a very thoughtful gift of facemasks & sanitiser at our HQ in Dundee at the weekend. She also wrote us a very nice letter thanking us for protecting everyone. Thank you Natasha, your kindness is very much appreciated!🌈
@bobservant
No, Robert.
No.
You were told to behave yourself, otherwise you would be SERVED Christmas lunch in one of our exclusive secure single-occupant dining rooms at the Bell Street Hilton.
There's a BIG difference. We ho-ho-hoped you'd have learned that by now...🤢🎅
As today is
#GiesAScotsPhraseDay
, we thought we should provide some of our common phrases.
“Hoo kin wi help ye?”
“Git awa hame”
“A’richt Stirling, oot thi car”
“Here, blaw intae this”
“Yir gettin thi jiyl”
And of course, “thi coonsul dae that, we’re thi polis”
Yir weelcome.
EARLIER THIS EVENING, POLICE SCOTLAND RECEIVED REPORTS OF A PERSON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM IN DUNDEE. WE CAN CONFIRM THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WAS TRACED IN CONNECTION WITH THE MATTER. WE WOULD LIKE TO REASSURE THE PUBLIC THAT THERE IS NO WIDER THREAT TO THE COMMUNITY AT THIS TIME.
Logan Doig (23) has been jailed for nine and a half years, with a further three years extended sentence, for a series of rapes and sexual assaults against five women in Tayside and Edinburgh between 2015 and 2020.
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@bobservant
Well, we’re never reluctant to accommodate you at the Bell Street Hilton, Bob. The Servant Suite is waiting for you after your next inevitable transgression. And as for letting you cater for ANYTHING here - let’s just say we have standards. Trading Standards for a start….
TRAUMA TEDDIES - AN UPDATE
We'd like to thank you for the dozens of trauma teddies you have knitted and donated to us for giving to children who we meet in traumatic or upsetting circumstances. Please keep them coming!
UPDATE ON STOLEN DOGS
We're pleased to confirm that both dogs stolen from Amulree, Dunkeld 2 weeks ago have been traced safe and well at separate locations in England. Enquiries ongoing on both sides of the border. Any info that could help, call 101, ref inc 2071 of 15th July
@bobservant
Hmmm. Strange how we recall throwing you out of the public enquiry office with the instruction to "stop rolling about, the cleaner just polished the floor and you're making a mess of it."
If you fancy doing gymnastics Bob, go to the McTaggart Centre, not Bell Street.
DEATH OF OFFICER ON DUTY
We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of one of our officers while on duty yesterday.
PC Roy Buggins (51) had 29 years’ service as an officer, and was a highly valued and well-respected member of the Montrose and Brechin Community Policing Team.
@bobservant
The one time - ONE TIME - we let Bob out of his cell to push the breakfast trolley around the custody area, and he thinks he’s at a catering job. Never again.
One of our
@polscotdogs
PD Rocky helped apprehend a would-be thief who broke into a pharmacy in Dundee last night. Officers surrounded the building while Rocky went inside, found the intruder and encouraged him to leave. One arrested & appearing at Court today. Good boy, Rocky 🐶
FUNERAL OF PC ROY BUGGINS
A sad day for all of us at Tayside Division as we said goodbye to our friend PC Roy Buggins who died on duty recently. Thanks to all who attended today, and also to everyine who sent condolences and kind words to his family.
Goodbye, Roy. Stand down.
@bobservant
Hostilities currently suspended Mr Servant, as we have bigger burgers - sorry, fish - to fry at the moment. Wash your hands, ensure there's 2m distancing at the van, and behave yourself. Just because we're busy elsewhere doesn't mean we're not watching....
Our colleagues in Skaro Division have deployed their Direct Action Local Enforcement Kops to ensure everyone is following guidelines about isolation and social distancing. We recommend everyone uses their Totally Awesome Rightly Distanced Isolation Systems to comply.
@bobservant
We’ve heard your Humoerdinck on numerous occasions Bob - and every time you give it “Please Release Me” we just have a wee chuckle and ignore you.
@bobservant
Didn't you announce this a few months ago then cancel at the last second for "personal reasons"? Anyway, feel free to carry on, Robert. We're sure our colleagues south of the river will be pleased to see you. Just remember that littering is a £40 fixed penalty fine....
@bobservant
Well Bob, you've certainly experienced our special hugs before. With a pair of shiny metal bracelets to go with them.
Of course, others might describe it as a "restraint wrist lock," but to-may-to / to-mah-to.....
@bobservant
Ah yes, Bob's annual pilgrimage to "The Servant Suite" at Bell Street after a creme de menthe too many at the annual Van Vendor's Christmas Night Oot. Enjoy your Pot Noodle, Robert. Play your cards right and we'll let you out before the shops shut.
ANYONE LOST AN ARMY?
These wee warriors were found in Brook St, Broughty Ferry a few days ago and are having a rest from battle in our Lost Property Office at Bell Street. If you're their lost General, call 101 and we'll get your troops back under your command forthwith.
@bobservant
Fun and genuinely rewarding day, apprehending a serial health and safety offender who repeatedly lost his balance on purpose for supposed "comedy effect". Nice try Bob.
It’s the end of an era today as
@arabmackem
himself, DI Paul Riley, retires after 30 years of service. After a number of adventures he’s hoping for a q-word life! There’s more about the man, myth and legend over at our Facebook page.
Stand down Paul - shift’s done👮♂️👏
@bobservant
Bob, when you say “Safeway’s car park”, do you mean the back of the Ferry Markies, or the pure Aldi on Arbroath Road? Asking for some friends....
#licensingvisit
A mysterious “thank you Tayside Police” poster appeared on the gates at Baluniefield in Dundee. A wee bit of detective work revealed this to be the work of 8 year old Jessica Crabb, who lives nearby in Douglas. Thank you Jessica, your kind thoughts and words mean a lot to us. 🌈
@bobservant
Seriously? You’re blaming US? There’s laws in this country Robert. We don’t make ‘em, we just keep ‘em. Get the point?
(See what we did there?)
The quieter roads are not a racetrack. This recorded speed on the M90 near Bridge Of Earn last night was phenomenal - phenomenally STUPID that is. The driver of the black Audi A4 our Roads Policing Unit caught travelling at this speed will now have to explain himself in court.
Lost dog – On patrol last night, officers found a dog on a rural road close to Tealing. She was located at what 3 words Spark. Score. Riots. She is being looked after at Arbroath Police Station. If you have any information please call 101.
@Ml19dy76
@cbrookmyre
We did, but no reply was forthcoming. We think she thought she saw Adele across the street, and wanted to say hello from the other side.....
Our National Championship winning dog teams, PC Pete Gargan & PD Dale, and PC Magnus McGarry & PD Gray, have given the
@VADundee
a visit, and will be keeping visitors to Dundee safe this weekend. Say hello if you see them, they don't bite! Well, Pete and Magnus don't.
2 female golden cocker spaniels were stolen from a steading at Amulree nr Dunkeld, between 2 – 2:45pm Thu 15th July. A blue Focus and white Transit seen nearby, unknown if involved, we would like to trace both drivers. Any info, call 101, ref incident 2071 of 15th July.
POLICE DOGS TRAINING AT MEIGLE
“This Christmas, if you’re carrying drugs,
You’d better be aware you’ll be sniffed out by our dugs.
Every year, we’ll just make this clear,
Our pooches are something special….”
PDs Stan, Ollie, Nipper, Jake, Dale and Bo trained at Belmont today.
This puppy was found last night on North Erskine Street, Dundee.
Enquiries are ongoing to trace the owner. We urge its owner or anyone with information to please contact 101, quoting reference number 0975 of 24 December.
Proof of ownership will be required to collect.
Last one - 3 wee fellas having a play on the grass. We'll keep you updated with the progress of Kai, Kim and Fury as they progress through their training.
As a result of enquiries into footage of a serious sexual assault in Dundee being circulated on social media on Mon, 7 Sep, we can confirm that an 18yo woman has been arrested and charged in connection with sharing indecent images and is due to appear in court at a later date.
We normally do our caption competitions over on Facebook, but due to, er, "unforeseen technical issues" we thought we would try and cheer up our Twitter followers instead. Here's Zazu - he's not a polis dug, just a dug belonging to a police officer, who loves a hat. Captions..?
@bobservant
Last time we checked, New Hampshire wasn't in Tayside (unless somebody renamed Forfar and didn't tell us). Looks like you've had one mixed-origin burger too many, Robert.....
@bobservant
Bob, you'll be pleased to know section 38 of the Criminal Justice & Licensing (Scotland) Act doesn't apply in this instance. The Broughty Ferry Traders Regs (sec 3 - bringing vanners into disrepute) however, that's a different story. Pop into Bell Street anytime for a chat 🤔
MISSING PERSON TRACED
We can confirm that Steven Sinclair from Dundee, reported missing on Sunday, has been traced safe and well. Thanks to everyone who shared / retweeted our appeals, and to everyone who contacted us with information. Your help has been very much appreciated.
We can confirm that around 11:50am today the body of a man was found near Meall Garbh in Glenlyon.
Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of missing man Chris Smith has been informed. Enquiries are ongoing and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
NEW POLICE PUPS START TRAINING
9 week old German Shepherd puppies Kai, Kim and Fury started their badsic training with our dog section today. This should take up to about 2 years, and they will become general purpose dogs.
Friday cuteness overload anyone? You're welcome.
Missing Woman - Can you help us find Lynn McPaul. She hasn't been seen since 11.40pm on Sunday night in Perth Road, Dundee. It's out of character for her not to be in contact with her family. Anyone with any information, please call us on 101.
A young lady called Mackenzie wrote a letter to officers in Dundee, apologising for falsely dialling 999 a few days before. Hoax calls are a serious matter, and fortunately no resources were diverted to deal with her call. Thank you for your honesty and your apology, Mackenzie.
@bobservant
Don't worry Bob. As far as we're concerned you're still in the Fellowship Of Offal Lovers and Collective Local Offstreet WagoNeers. And please do keep your head held high - it's easier for the CCTV cameras to pick you out.
It’s not just human officers we have at
#TheOpen
keeping people safe – Police Dog Bruce has also been on hand keeping an eye on the course with his trusty handler PC Steve Warden
PD Dale had a busy weekend. On Saturday, he tracked 3 men for over 4km near Milnathort after they stole cables in Perth. On Sunday, he traced the driver of a stolen car in Dundee, then traced 2 missing teenagers near Montrose, tracking for over an hour and a half.
@polscotdogs
🐶
After an investigation into an incident during the Dundee United and Aberdeen match in Dundee yesterday, a 35yo man has been arrested and charged in connection with the assault of an Aberdeen FC player. He has been released on undertaking to appear at Dundee SC at a later date.
@bobservant
Saving you from yourself Robert, and the public from having to dodge tumbleweeds all night.. And everyone knows that "What's yellow and dangerous? Shark infested custard" is your signature witticism.
@bobservant
Don't even think about it Bob.
This Christmas you'd best stick to mulled wine and stilton.
Cause any bother, and hello Bell Street Hilton....
Police Scotland was sad to learn of the death of SPC John Bullough MBE aged 54. John served Perth and Kinross for 16 years as a special constable and was instrumental in setting up
@ScotAirAmb
Our thoughts are with his family and friends. More here
A 21 year old man has been charged after deliberately jumping off the Tay Road Bridge on Fri 19th in an idiotic stunt which his friend filmed. Caused considerable distress to passers-by & bridge staff who thought it was a suicide attempt. Could have been seriously hurt or worse.
@bobservant
So, to add to countless Env Health violations, trading without a proper licence and reckless conduct, we now have crimes against comedy? Don’t worry about that off switch Bob, we’ll help you find it.
#prisonkitchenshavefryerstoo
🤫
A 38 year old man has been arrested and charged in connection with two incidents of dog theft in the Meikleour and Forneth areas, along with a number of other offences. He has been kept in custody and is due to appear at Perth Sheriff Court later today (22nd).
@bobservant
How was PC Banter to know "Clean up that disgusting mess of a van!" was a punchline?
Here's one for you - did you hear about the Burger Man who continually flaunted licensing regulations? We brought him in for a grilling.
Here all week.
OPERATION FRANKIE - BROUGHTY FERRY
Our canine constables (maybe even Jack & Stan here) will be in the Ferry this weekend as part of anti-violence initiative Operation Frankie, visiting licensed premises and checking patrons for weapons / drugs. Please enjoy your weekend safely.
@bobservant
*sigh*
"Self-claimed chieftain o Ferry burger race,
The hygiene o yer van for 'tis disgrace,
Each year complaints about said fellow,
His fare nae edible, meat turn-ed yellow,
And fir thy cheek an dire bad banter,
Come share a cell wi' Tam O'Shanter..."
Happy Burns Night, all.
Remember just before Christmas we introduced our 3 new trainee police pups? Well they're getting big! TPD Kai, now 4 months old, visited the Roads Policing Unit today to say hello.
There's no truth in the rumours that he is already better trained than the traffic cops...🤔🐕
@bobservant
@DundeeCouncil
Bob, you wonder why we try to ensure your full compliance with licensing / trading standards / Env Health laws? Have you seen what one of your burgers did to PC Smith? We rest our case....
#HappyHalloween
Thank you very much for sharing our appeal to trace Christopher Chapman (63), who was missing from Monifieth, Angus.
Christopher has now been traced and he is safe and well.
Thank you again.
As per previous weekends, some of our picturesque rural spots are getting busier with visitors + campers. Our officers are out & about making sure everyone is behaving responsibly, and so far everyone we've met has been doing so. Please leave our rural areas as you found them.
CHRISTMAS GIFT
6 year old Libby-Rose Massie from Kirriemuir has bought a Xmas hamper of goodies with her own pocket money to give to her local police officers. PC Ewan Cunningham went along to meet her today.
Thank you, Libby-Rose - you're an absolute star!
Due to the adverse weather conditions causing significant travel disruptions throughout Tayside, Police Scotland would like to remind the public to only travel if absolutely necessary.
Police Scotland can confirm that Steven and Christopher Gallacher have been traced safe and well.
The public are thanked for their assistance in this matter.
First he stole Christmas…🎄
Then he stole a bus!🚌⚡️
The Grinch is out on our E1 route today putting smiles on everyone’s face and handing out some sweets with his lovely Elf helper!🍬🍫
Not even
@DundeePolice
can stop them, they are back in action at 13:00!
#TheGrinchStoleABus
Around 11.50pm on Thursday, 1 December 2022, police dog Amber assisted in the arrest of a 42-year-old man following a break-in to a store at Stack Leisure Retail Park
#Dundee
. The man has now been charged and a report will be submitted to PF.
TROLL ON THE WEEKEND
Sergeant Jamie Webster met Princess Poppy in Douglas, Dundee, at the weekend while she was doing a great job of cheering up some of the local children. For the purposes of clarity, Jamie is on the left.
This vehicle was stopped by Road Policing officers yesterday (Wed, 17 Feb), being driven on the A9 near Perth.
The driver has been charged with dangerous driving, and will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal. The vehicle has been prohibited from being used on the road.
We can confirm that 39-year-old Gillian Sturrock reported missing from Carnoustie has been traced safe and well.
Thank you to everyone who shared our appeals.
36 yr old man charged in connection with the serious sexual assault at West Henderon's Wynd
#Dundee
on Thur. He is expected to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Tue 28 Nov. Thanks to members of the public for their assistance
DUNDEE PRIDE
It's a VERY colourful day in Dundee City Centre today, as the city's first Pride event takes place. Our city centre policing team are busy keeping everyone safe, which seems to involve rainbow face paint for some reason! Have fun everyone. 😁
On Monday, 13 May, 2024, we received a report that customers had not paid for a meal at a restaurant in Birkhill.
Following enquiries, a 33-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman are both subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal.