Your community policing team
In an emergency
Call 999 now if:
- someone’s in danger
- you need help now
- a serious incident is happening or about to happen
Call 999 BSL if you use British Sign Language (BSL).
If it's not an emergency
You can also contact us:
- using our online form or by emailing your local team
- by phone (call 101)
- in person
You'll find details on how to email your local team and find a nearby station on this page.
Find out how we can help you
Every area of Scotland has a community policing team.
Your community team works with local partners to:
- listen to your concerns
- solve local problems
- prevent crime before it happens
- provide reassurance and support
- plan policing activities
You can talk to them about:
- issues affecting your neighbourhood
- non-emergencies
- local patrols
- crime prevention advice
- how we work with other local services
- support you can get after an incident
Get help for something else
For certain issues, other services could be more helpful:
- Parking, litter or noise: Contact your local council
- Health and mental health: Contact NHS24 or visit a local pharmacy
- Driving licences and tests: Contact Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
- Court services: Contact Scottish Courts and Tribunals
Get mental health support
If you or someone else is experiencing thoughts of self-harm or another urgent mental health need, visit the NHS Inform website to get help now.
Give us feedback
Our 'Your Police' survey is open all year. Your feedback helps us improve our services.