Crime Trends
Shetland, in common with other areas, is affected by alcohol related incidents, petty vandalisms, dishonesty, the misuse of drugs and road traffic related matters.
As well as dealing with local issues staff in Shetland Area Command participate in national campaigns such as the Safer Scotland Violence Reduction Unit campaign, national traffic enforcement events such as ‘No Speeding Day’, the festive and summer drink driving campaigns.
Local operations deal with targeting unacceptable driver behaviour, such as speeding, using a mobile phone whilst driving, non wearing of wearing seatbelts and drink/drug driving offences. Other operations deal with the misuse of drugs or vandalism.
Each school within the Area Command has its own allocated officer who is available to provide the children with safety and crime prevention advice. In addition, liaison officers attend Community Council Meetings throughout the area to listen to and act on community concerns.