Last night, as part of the #16Days of activism, I attended a 'Night Of Empowerment' at The Stove Network, hosted by @rapecrisisscot. Inspired by the word #EMPOWER, local creatives exhibited powerful and captivating work.

We carry roadside drug testing kits, and almost half of the results are positive. If convicted, you could face up to six months in prison. For more information, go to roadsafety.scot youtu.be/_bFxUlcwNfQ #ArriveAlive

As part of our Festive Drink/Drug Driving Campaign, officers are carrying out patrols. We now carry out roadside drug testing for drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs. #OpCOMET #KeepingDnGSafe #KeepingXmasSafe #TravelSafe #DontRiskIt #KnowYourLimits

Were you out celebrating the festive season last night? Please don’t get behind the wheel if you could still be over the limit. We have Road Policing Officers patrolling our road network, so do not risk it. #OpCOMET #KeepingDnGSafe #KeepingXmasSafe #TravelSafe

A 39-year-old man from Boston, Lincolnshire, has been arrested and charged following reports of dogs being set loose in the Moffat area on Sunday, 9July, 2023. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Today, I joined over 80 partnership agency delegates in a strategic tabletop exercise. We collaborated to plan and practice for Major Incidents with a multi-agency approach. A thoroughly interesting and beneficial day. Thanks to all who attended. #PartnershipWorking

Today, I welcomed new probationer Constables into our division. Having successfully completed their initial training course at Police Scotland College, they have now experienced their first day of operational policing, #KeepingPeopleSafe. #LifeOfAProbationer #PSOS

REMEMBERING LOCKERBIE AIR DISASTER Today, on the 35th anniversary, our thoughts are with those who died, their families and those colleagues and volunteers who live with the memories of that dark day. #LockerbieAirDisaster #PanAm103 #WeWillNeverForget

Remembering PC Kenneth Brodie, Dumfries & Galloway Constabulary, who died on this day in 1997 after an RTC en route to an emergency call.

Do you want a job where you make a difference to your community? Police Scotland is recruiting police officers in rural parts of Scotland now. Sign up for a recruitment event for your area or apply now at ➡️ scotland.police.uk/sign-up.

The official Safer Internet Day 2024 Education Resources are now available! Celebrate #SaferInternetDay on 6th February with these free resources, created by online safety experts. Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/3MTtNZv

DG CAT staff have been out across the area this week along with our partners promoting Public Protection Week.Scott Irving SFRS Dumfries & Galloway Police Scotland Dumfries & Galloway Youth Work D&G

🗓️ Next Week! CyberScotland Week 2024 is back Feb 26th - March 3rd. The week offers events for individuals seeking better cyber safety and organisations looking to build robust cyber defences. Join us! cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlandw… #CSW2024

The Senior Leadership team and I met to congratulate Dumfries and Galloway's newly promoted officers. Sergeant Armstrong and Sergeant Queen will be a great asset to their local communities. #Promotion #Goodnews #Leadership #KeepingPeopleSafe

Interested in being a Police Officer? As part of Police Scotland's Rural recruitment, Community Officers are hosting an open day at Sanquhar Police station between 10am and 2pm on Saturday the 2nd of March and invite anyone interested in the role to come along and have a chat.

Independent Custody Visiting Scheme are recruiting in D&G! To promote transparency and provide reassurance in the local community, we need your help. The @ScotPolAuth are looking for people to join the ICVS in Dumfries and Galloway. For more information: ow.ly/KN6150QIKk1

This is the 'X' feed for Chief Superintendent Steven Meikle It is NOT for reporting crime and is not monitored 24/7. In an emergency, call 999. For non-emergencies, call 101. To take part in our conversation to help shape local policing: consult.scotland.police.uk/strategy-insig… #YourPolice

Yesterday, NaVCIS Freight supported colleagues at Police Scotland Dumfries & Galloway with a #cargo #crime awareness day at Welcome Break Gretna services - for info about our work to combat HGV related crime - contact us [email protected]

It has been an honour and a privilege to be the Divisional Commander of Dumfries and Galloway. After 30 years of police service, I retire, knowing my colleagues will continue to work with our partner agencies to make D&G a great place for everyone to enjoy. #KeepingPeopleSafe

Today, we welcome 6 new recruits to Dumfries and Galloway Division following successful completion of their initial training at Police Scotland College. Following their divisional induction today, they will be deployed across Dumfries and Galloway from tomorrow.