Role of the Scottish police

• Roles of the police

  • Protect the public
  • Prevent crime
  • Investigate crime
• Protect


  Police have a duty to protect the public from disasters whenwhen they arise
• Protect


  For example presence at big events such as old firm and TRNSMT
• Prevent


  A key role of the police is to prevent crimes from happening. CCTV deters criminals
• Prevent


  For example there are over 3,000 CCTV cameras in Scotland
• Investigate


  Investigate any crimes that have happened or may happen
• Investigate


  For example they have the power to detain suspects for 24 hours while thethey gather evidence