British Sign Language

Scotland's British Sign Language Interpreting Video Relay Service (VRS) - enables contact with all of Scotland's public bodies and third-sector organisations.

British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact them direct by using contactScotland-BSL.

999BSL

999BSL is a new emergency Video Relay Service (VRS) for deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users which allows them to contact the emergency services through a BSL interpreter.

The service is to be used only in emergency situations and is available at all times.

Users can make free emergency calls through the website or the App in seconds. The App is available for iOS and Android devices.

Click the links below to view and download 999BSL information videos.

How to Contact the Police

Stay Safe

Video produced by Leicestershire Police Link Officers for Deaf people (PLOD).

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Bogus Callers

Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers, special constables or police staff by hosting various online and in-person recruitment events throughout the year.

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Worried that your partner or the partner of someone you know might have an abusive past? You have the #RightToAsk. Domestic Abuse is everyone’s business. Information now available in BSL.

If you've reported domestic abuse, rape or sexual crimes to us, we'd appreciate your feedback on the service we provided.

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