CRIME is decreasing in general across the Highlands and Islands, the Chief Constable reported to the Northern Joint police Board.
Crime is down 12% for the period April to December 2009 against the same period in 2008. This equates to 1522 fewer victims. Crime rates have actually fallen by 20% over the past 2 years. At [...]
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Crime is decreasing across the Highlands and Islands – Chief Constable
Inverness Winter Festival in Scotland – Operation Respect
With the Christmas holiday season almost upon us, now is a good time to remind people to take steps to make sure your Christmas isn’t spoiled by criminals. This year we want you to have fun whilst out shopping or on your night out.
Operation Respect initiative was created to engender respect for each other and [...]
Northern Constabulary in Scotland well placed to tackle serious crime
DETECTIVE Superintendent Ralph Noble has welcomed the launch of the Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
Reflecting on the impact of serious crime in the Highlands and islands, he said:
“Northern Constabulary is well aware of the extent to which organised crime gangs operate within our area. We are well placed to use a range of investigative methods to [...]
Theft of Osprey Eggs – Strathspey
Police in Badenoch and Strathspey are appealing for information after thieves raided an Osprey nest in the valley and removed the eggs.
The theft occurred between late April and the end of May, 2009, although it is believed to have been more likely to be in early May.
Police are urging the public to be vigilant and [...]
MULTI-AGENCY approach to youth diversion and the promotion of pro-social behaviour has led to reductions in the levels of youth crime across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
Partner agencies not complacent despite successes in reduction of youth crime
A MULTI-AGENCY approach to youth diversion and the promotion of pro-social behaviour has led to reductions in the levels of youth crime across the Highlands and Islands.
Despite a slight rise in the number of referrals to the children’s hearing system for some age groups [...]
Highlands and Islands Strategic Coordinating Group (HISCG)
THE Highlands and Islands Strategic Coordinating Group (HISCG) has been convened to plan for and manage any potential impact of “Swine Flu” within the Highlands and Islands.
There are currently no confirmed cases in the Highlands and Islands and the risk to the public of the Highlands and Islands is low.
However, the HISCG public organisations, working [...]
Warning to householders in Inverness as well as wider public of Highlands and Islands – thefts
NORTHERN Constabulary is reminding householders to ensure their doors and windows are locked following a number of recent housebreakings in the Inverness area where laptop computers have been stolen.
Police would extend that advice to all residents in the Highlands and Islands to ensure they do not become the victim of opportunist theft.
Crime Prevention Officer for [...]
Sentencing of Christopher Proudfoot – Highnet Fraud
NORTHERN Constabulary welcomed the sentence handed out to Christopher Proudfoot for his involvement in embezzling money from Highland communications firm HighNet.
He was sentenced to three years and four months in prison following the hearing at Inverness Sheriff Court today.
Inverness Area Commander, Julian Innes said: “This case should serve as a warning to any employee thinking [...]
Northern Constabulary Drug Swoop Success
Police Continuing to Target Drug Dealers Seize More Large Drugs Hauls
POLICE have recovered thousands of pounds worth of drugs in latest seizures in the Highlands.
Over £65,000 worth of drugs (amphetamine and cocaine) were recovered in a search of a premises in Rosemarkie on 28 January. A 22-year-old Inverness man, a 19-year-old Inverness female and a [...]