Policing the Communities of the Highlands and Islands

Publication Scheme -
Classes of information

Campaigns and initiatives

National campaigns and initiatives

ACPOS Campaigns

ACPOS run a number of campaigns, targeting specific issues, such as road safety and drugs.
Contact: Laura Fisher, Road Safety Officer, Tel: 01463 720407
http://www.acpos.police.uk/Links.html

Violence Reduction Campaigns

Reducing violence in Scotland is a significant challenge. Tackling it requires not only enforcement through innovative and traditional policing techniques, but also long term attitudinal change.
Contact: Insp Gordon MacLeod, Tel: 01463 720200
http://www.actiononviolence.com/anti-violence-campaign

Force campaigns and initiatives

RockNess Safety

Purpose: To maximise public safety at RockNess Music Festival.
Initiatives: A multi-agency group has developed a strategy to improve communications and promote safety at the festival.
Northern Constabulary RockNess page

Service Point Strategy

Purpose: To raise public awareness of the different ways to contact their local police and access police services.
Initiatives: Newspaper adverts during April to June 09, Leaflets and posters, Website updates.
Service Point Strategy (PDF Format)

Firearm Safety

Purpose: To raise awareness of the dangers of carrying replica weapons.
Initiatives: Regular media activity.
News item on firearm safety

Youth Crime

Purpose: To work with partner agencies to develop youth diversionary activities to reduce anti-social behaviour, underage drinking and other crime.
Initiatives: Promotion of youth diversionary activities.
Twilight Basketball
Operation Youth Advantage

Environmental initiatives

This section of the Force website is currently under development. We are in the process of updating the site as information becomes available.

For all premises that are over 1000 square metres, Northern Constabulary is required to produce Building Energy performance certificates.