The structure of the police in Scotland

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    • Community police
      • Work with the local community to solve problems
      • First responders to a crime
      • Keep the community safe by patrolling and developing relationships
    • Specialist crime division

      • Police who are specialists in their specific area of policing
      • Deal with certain crimes like murder or counter-terrorism
    • Crime and operational support branch
      • Also known as specialist support departments
      • Operate nationally and can be called in whenever needed
      • Deal with public and redirect traffic after serious accidents
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