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Community Officers are out on early morning foot patrol today. We are carrying out high visibility patrols to provide reassurance to our communities.

#Dumfries Community Officers are out on early morning foot patrol today. We are carrying out high visibility patrols to provide reassurance to our communities. #CommunityPolicing #RiverNith
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MOFFAT are stationed right next door to the Moffat MRT & along with Police Scotland Dumfries & Galloway & Scottish Ambulance SORT, we joined their exercise at Grey Mare's Tail to rescue 'casualties'.

This was a great opportunity to build good working relationships & put the theory into practise. 🚒

MOFFAT are stationed right next door to the @MoffatMRT & along with @PSOSDandG & @Scotambservice SORT, we joined their exercise at Grey Mare's Tail to rescue 'casualties'. This was a great opportunity to build good working relationships & put the theory into practise. 🚒
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We are appealing for information following an attempted murder in Dumfries. It happened on Glebe Street around 4.05am on Sunday, 21 April, 2024. A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection.

Read more: orlo.uk/3V0Jf

We are appealing for information following an attempted murder in Dumfries. It happened on Glebe Street around 4.05am on Sunday, 21 April, 2024. A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection. Read more: orlo.uk/3V0Jf
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Detering & detecting those involved in rural crime is a Divisional Priority for our Community Officers. Today our Officers were using our quad bikes to patrol rural areas around & to reassure our communities. These sheep seemed to approve.

Detering & detecting those involved in rural crime is a Divisional Priority for our Community Officers. Today our Officers were using our quad bikes to patrol rural areas around #Sanquahr & #Kirkconnel to reassure our communities. These sheep seemed to approve. #CommunityPolicing
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Random person on social media selling tickets to a sold-out festival or concert 🤔...

They'll only accept payment via bank transfer 🤨...

It could be a Ticket Fraud scam ⚠️

For more info, visit: orlo.uk/BOWK8

Random person on social media selling tickets to a sold-out festival or concert 🤔... They'll only accept payment via bank transfer 🤨... It could be a Ticket Fraud scam ⚠️ For more info, visit: orlo.uk/BOWK8
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Yesterday, NaVCIS Freight supported colleagues at Police Scotland Dumfries & Galloway with a awareness day at Welcome Break Gretna services - for info about our work to combat HGV related crime - contact us
[email protected]

Yesterday, NaVCIS Freight supported colleagues at @PSOSDandG with a #cargo #crime awareness day at @welcomebreak Gretna services - for info about our work to combat HGV related crime - contact us freight@navcis.police.uk
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Exciting News!!! Our Colleagues @DGfire.safety are having an OPEN DAY at Community Fire Station on Saturday 25th May 2024. It promises to be a brilliant day. Our Community Officers will be there with our Quad Bikes. See you there SFRS Dumfries & Galloway

Exciting News!!! Our Colleagues @DGfire_safety are having an OPEN DAY at #Dumfries Community Fire Station on Saturday 25th May 2024. It promises to be a brilliant day. Our Community Officers will be there with our Quad Bikes. See you there @scotfire_DG
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Today Community Officers from and have been visiting the services & lorry parks on the A74(M) to speak to HGV drivers about freight crime. Thanks to NaVCIS for the informative briefing.

Today Community Officers from #Dumfries and #Gretna have been visiting the services & lorry parks on the A74(M) to speak to HGV drivers about freight crime. Thanks to @NaVCIS_UK for the informative briefing. #CommunityPolicing
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Loss of control is the most common factor in motorcyclist collisions.

🚛 Take care at junctions & overtaking
⏰ Take time on bends
🏍️ Know what to do if you feel you're losing control
🦺 Wear high-vis/protective gear/a helmet



Expert tips ➡️ livefastdieold.scot/expert-biker-t…

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Today Community Police Officers are holding drop in surgeries across the Stewartry. This afternoon we will be in , & . Come along if you have any community concerns or need advice about staying safe.

Today Community Police Officers are holding drop in surgeries across the Stewartry. This afternoon we will be in #Kirkcudbright, #Dundrennan & #Auchencairn. Come along if you have any community concerns or need advice about staying safe. #CommunityPolicing
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Due to the recovery of an overturned HGV on A75 near to Mouswald, a contra-flow system will be in place, managed by Police.

Please have patient as we try to keep the traffic moving past this obstruction.

Due to the recovery of an overturned HGV on A75 near to Mouswald, a contra-flow system will be in place, managed by Police. Please have patient as we try to keep the traffic moving past this obstruction.
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Drop-In Surgeries are being hosted in the Stewartry area. Join our Community officers at each other the locations to discuss any community related issues.

Tomorrow 16th April 2024: Ringford, Twynholm, Gatehouse of Fleet, Borgue, Kirkcudbright, Dundrennan, Auchencairn

Drop-In Surgeries are being hosted in the Stewartry area. Join our Community officers at each other the locations to discuss any community related issues. Tomorrow 16th April 2024: Ringford, Twynholm, Gatehouse of Fleet, Borgue, Kirkcudbright, Dundrennan, Auchencairn
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Detectives are appealing for information after a house on Rowan Drive, Dumfries was broken into on Friday, 12 April.

orlo.uk/ytkJY

Detectives are appealing for information after a house on Rowan Drive, Dumfries was broken into on Friday, 12 April. orlo.uk/ytkJY
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Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a housebreaking in Kirko Place, Dumfries on Friday, 12 April, 2024.

Full appeal here - orlo.uk/ANcSF

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a housebreaking in Kirko Place, Dumfries on Friday, 12 April, 2024. Full appeal here - orlo.uk/ANcSF
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Fatal 5 Campaign

Whatever your excuse, speeding is always a risk.

A crash affects more than you and your car. It can devastate your family, cause life changing injuries, ruin a victim's life and impact those who may witness it.

roadsafety.scot/road-user-advi…

Fatal 5 Campaign Whatever your excuse, speeding is always a risk. A crash affects more than you and your car. It can devastate your family, cause life changing injuries, ruin a victim's life and impact those who may witness it. roadsafety.scot/road-user-advi… #IsItWorthIt #Fatal5
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Community Officers have been out on foot patrol today, targeting those involved in anti social behaviour. This evening our community officers will be on high visibility patrol in the town centre to offer offer reassurance and target those who disrupt our communities.

#Dumfries Community Officers have been out on foot patrol today, targeting those involved in anti social behaviour. This evening our community officers will be on high visibility patrol in the town centre to offer offer reassurance and target those who disrupt our communities.
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Reminder of today's Community Drop-In Surgery at Morrisons Dumfries.
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room within Morrisons.
Drop-In and discuss community matters with PC Wilson.

Reminder of today's Community Drop-In Surgery at Morrisons Dumfries. 3:30pm - 4:30pm Community Room within Morrisons. Drop-In and discuss community matters with PC Wilson.
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Despite making up only 1 per cent of road users, motorcyclists account for 14 per cent of road deaths.

It only takes a split second for a fatal collision to occur.

Always look twice and before manoeuvring

For more info visit roadsafety.scot/road-user-advi…

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Community Officers were out on foot patrol on the cycle path today. We were lucky enough to bump into Maxwellton Day Care who were out on their walks.

#Dumfries Community Officers were out on foot patrol on the cycle path today. We were lucky enough to bump into Maxwellton Day Care who were out on their walks. #CommunityPolicing
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The A74(M) is now open following a two-vehicle crash around 4.25am on Thursday, 11 April, near the Moffat junction. Thank you to road users for their patience.

The A74(M) is now open following a two-vehicle crash around 4.25am on Thursday, 11 April, near the Moffat junction. Thank you to road users for their patience.
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