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Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown attended @WaterSafetyScot Open Day to mark #WorldDrowningPreventionDay. She thanked partners for their work to raise awareness of the dangers of open water, how to keep safe and what to do in an emergency. bit.ly/3IPRH93

Temporary airspace restrictions are in place at locations including Turnberry, Prestwick and Aberdeenshire ranging from today, 24 July, until 29 July, for security and your safety. You must check if it is legal to fly in your area. Read more: orlo.uk/ZMdxd

A wildfire warning is in place for areas across the East of Scotland and Shetland from today till Monday. Please read the guidance below and help us keep Scotland's outdoors safe 👇 ow.ly/Abmt50WrRuv

We want to make to make communities in the Highlands & Islands safer and body worn video will help us do that.   In a recent survey, 72% of respondents said that body worn video would make them feel safer within their communities.   Read more ➡ orlo.uk/AlMBL

The weather might be heating up, but Scotland’s water remains cold. ❄️ If you get into trouble in the water or someone you are with needs help – call 999 ⚠️ #DrowningPrevention

At Scotland’s #SrebrenicaMemorialDay event in Glasgow, Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown honoured the victims and survivors of atrocities which took place during the Bosnian War 30 years ago.

100 probationers made the police constable declaration in front of members of Police Scotland’s Chief Officer Team today. The new recruits are the first cohort to swear the newly amended oath of office which now includes a duty of candour. Read more ➡ orlo.uk/5UNGM

"It is our collective duty to honour those who were lost, and to confront the hatred that led to their deaths." First Minister @JohnSwinney marks 30 years since the Srebrenica Genocide, which saw the mass murder of more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys.

Body worn video helps build safer communities by: 📷 De-escalating tense situations 📷 Capturing unbiased, independent evidence 📷 Creating a fair and accurate record of events   Find out more ➡ orlo.uk/f7v9U   #PoliceScotlandBWV

🔥 An extreme wildfire warning is in place across Scotland from Friday, 11 July, until Monday, 14 July. With dry conditions and sunny weather ahead, we’re urging everyone to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly. Read more: firescotland.gov.uk/news/extreme-r…

On Friday #SrebrenicaMemorialDay marks 30 years since the atrocities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Earlier this year, Victims Minister Siobhian Brown visited Srebrenica with @beyondsreb and paid tribute to the victims and survivors.

The Victim Surcharge Fund opens for new applicants today. The fund is financed by penalties imposed on offenders. To date, the fund has awarded £2.4 million to organisations that provide victims of crime with direct, practical support. More information: gov.scot/news/further-s…

39 people have been reported for retail offences in West Lothian as part of an ongoing initiative funded by the #RetailCrimeTaskforce to tackle crimes of this nature. Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/Kh9Xk #NotAVictimlessCrime

Proactive action by Police Scotland saw officers safeguard vulnerable people who are exploited by drug dealers, during a national County Lines intensification week. The UK-wide initiative took place between Monday, 23 and Monday, 30 June. Read more: orlo.uk/JZ7ER

⚠️ Update on wildfires in Highland, Moray and Aberdeenshire ⚠️ Please take a few minutes to watch the video that shows the huge scale of the response and acknowledges the dedication of all the firefighters who responded.

Understanding your concerns help shape the way we police your community ☑️ Spare 10 minutes and take part in the Your Police Survey for 2025/26 ➡ orlo.uk/69czO

🚒 The operational model of SFRS has remained largely unchanged for years – however the incidents we attend have changed. The Service Delivery Review will ensure our fire stations and appliances are matched to changing risk and demand. Read more: firescotland.gov.uk/service-delive…

Our #RetailCrimeTaskforce held their first full-team meeting at Dalmarnock today and set out their strategic approach to tackling retail crime across Scotland over 2025 and 2026. Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/mxIZv #NotAVictimlessCrime

Justice Secretary @AConstance23 met with Graeme Biggar, Director General of @NCA_UK to discuss their work to disrupt serious organised crime and NCA participation on the Scottish Serious Organised Crime Taskforce @SOCTaskforce, chaired by Ms Constance. ow.ly/BamM50WjFtq

Justice Secretary @AConstance23 has thanked @fire_scot, landowners, estate workers, communities, volunteers and all other responders for all their hard work tackling wildfires in the Highlands and neighbouring Moray.