Policing Plan

Shetland is one of the safest communities anywhere in the UK to live, work and do business. We will work hard to play our part in ensuring this, enviable, reputation continues.

Shetland Area Command is committed to working together with the community and our partner agencies to increase the identification of people who are engaged in the supply of illegal drugs in the islands and also to reduce the availability of and harm caused by illegal drugs.

Locally we are also committed to tackling and reducing anti-social behaviour such as vandalism and alcohol related offences. We also aim to increase the visibility of officers on patrol as we know this helps to not only reduce and prevent crime but also provide reassurance to the communities we are privileged to serve.

The policing plan for the area includes;