Commander's Bulletin 15.12.24

Commander's Bulletin 15.12.24

Road Safety – Kinross Primary School

On Tuesday 3rd December 2024, Constables Samson and Duncan, from the Kinross Community Policing Team, attended at Kinross Primary School to talk to some of the pupils about road safety.

Both officers were very impressed with the pupils’ knowledge of road safety including how to cross the road and using their bikes safely.

The pupils were also able to use a speed detection device on Station Road, directly outside of the primary school, to promote safe driving in the area.

One of the pupils, Adam, also made a drawing about Police which was provided to Constables Samson and Duncan.

Constables Samson and Duncan would like to thank the pupils and staff for promoting road safety and keeping their community safe.

Rural Thefts from Farms

Police Scotland are urging farmers and rural homeowners to check the security of their premises and vehicles, including quads and plant equipment.

Recently, a quad bike was stolen from the Birnam area between 29/11 and 02/12.

An attempt was also made to another quad bike in Burrelton area on 05/12.

There have been similar incidents in the Forfar area of Angus. A silver-coloured Audi has been seen in the vicinity of some the incidents. Police would urge everyone to be vigilant, secure property and report any incidents or concerns to Police.

We would ask anyone who is offered a quad, plant equipment or tools for sale, that could be stolen, to contact Police on 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

Festive Drink Drive Campaign

Tayside RPU have been working with divisional colleagues to carry out patrols and road checks in support of this year’s Festive Drink/Drug Drive Campaign.

Over 120 drivers were engaged with over the weekend, the vast majority of whom were found to be using the roads safely and legally. There were three drivers who were arrested for drink or drug driving offences and seven vehicles found to have no insurance.

Officers in Tayside will continue to carry out road checks and patrol the roads in support of the Festive Drink/Drug Drive Campaign to make Tayside's roads safer.

Joint Operation – Scottish Prison Service

Officers have been carrying out covert and high visibility patrols at HMP Perth as part of continued work with the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to deter and detect illegal activity.

On Thursday, 21 and Friday 22 November, 2024, specialist resources, Operational Support Unit and Roads Policing Unit were deployed with the local Community Policing Team, tackling drugs entering the prison and inappropriate behaviour towards staff.

A 30-year-old man was cautioned and charged in connection with threatening and abusive behaviour. A 40-year-old woman was issued a warning in connection with threatening and abuse behaviour. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were separately refused entry after detection by SPS drug dogs.

Police Constable Scott Birrell, Prison Liaison Officer, said: “We have routine policing patrols and work in partnership with the Scottish Prison Service to deter criminal activity within prisons.

“High visibility and covert operations can be carried out without warning and we will continue to use all available tools and tactics to remove illegal substances from our prisons and address associated criminality.

and support from our partners and the public is vital as we work to make our communities safer. I would urge anyone who has any information or concerns to contact police. Information can be passed to us via 101 or to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

A Scottish Prison Service spokesperson said: "Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those who live and work in our prisons is one of our key priorities.

"We are committed to tackling the harms caused by the introduction of illicit substances, and the associated criminality which comes with them. We deploy a range of robust security measures to prevent this, and work closely with Police Scotland to investigate and identify any perpetrators."

Appeal For Information – Theft of Defibrillator, Stanley

We are currently investigating the theft of a community-accessible defibrillator from its housing outside the Spar shop in Percy Street, Stanley. This is thought to have occurred about 1:30am on Sunday 27th October.

The theft was not initially reported to police as it was thought that the defibrillator may have been taken for proper use in a medical incident, however on 11th November it was discovered discarded in a carrier bag in the Bertha Park area of Perth. The battery was missing, and cost of replacement and repairs is estimated at around £360.

Officers would like to trace two men who were seen removing the defibrillator from its cabinet. The first is described as tall with dark hair, wearing a dark jacket and dark jacket. The second is also described as tall with dark hair, wearing a dark shirt open over a lighter undershirt and dark bottoms. They were seen to get into a black disabled-access taxi which then drove off. We would like to appeal to this taxi driver to contact us.

If you have any information that could assist us, please call 101 or speak to any police officer. Also, information can be provided anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111. Our reference is CR/436904/24.

News and Local Updates

A shop in High Street, Perth has had a window kicked and broken by an unknown person. This is currently being investigated as a vandalism.

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A 33 year old female driver has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal after she was found to have been travelling at 95mph on the A90 at Inchture. The offence occurred in July 2024.

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A 38 year old male has been charged with dangerous driving following a collision at the Meiklour area on the 4th December 2024.

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A 41 year old female was charged with driving with no insurance on 7th December 2024 after a vehicle was stopped in Jeanfield Road, Perth. A 50 year old male was charged with causing and permitting another to drive with no insurance in relation to the same incident. The vehicle in question was seized by Police.

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A 38 year old male has been charged with driving whilst using a mobile phone after he was observed by Police on 7th December 2024 near to Feus Road, Perth.

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A property in Thriepland Wynd, Perth was damaged and a window broken on 1st December 2024

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A garage at Lismore Court, Perth was broken into between 1st December 2024 and 3rd December 2024. The matter is currently under investigation.

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A Christmas tree at Inchture Primary School was damaged overnight on 30th November by having the lights cut. This is being treated as a vandalism.

Junior Road Safety Officers – Fossoway Primary School

On Wednesday 27th November 2024, Community Officer Constable Samson from Kinross Police Station was joined by the Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO’s) from Fossoway Primary School.

The JRSO’s are particularly keen to ensure motorists are driving at the appropriate speed in their village and around their school.

The pupils were able to use the speed detection device which records the speed of vehicles on roads near to the primary school.

Constable Samson would like to thank Fossoway Primary School and the JRSO’s for promoting road safety and keeping their community safe.

Information and internet links

As we receive reports of crime, the information is shared on

https://www.pkcommunitywatch.co.uk/

I would encourage you to sign up for notifications.

Guidance on how to protect your property is available via Community Watch as well as on the Police Scotland Website, just click or copy and paste the following link:-

https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/

Keep up to date with everything we are doing and all appeals by visiting the following sites:-

https://twitter.com/policescotland

https://www.facebook.com/PoliceScotland

http://www.scotland.police.uk/

http://www.pkcommunitywatch.co.uk

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