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"Local service will remain the same" says Chief Superintendent
It is less than a week until the new single police force for Scotland comes into effect.
The officer who will be in charge of Dumfries and Galloway is a woman from Dumfries who has spent her whole career in the area.
Chief Superintendent Kate Thomson has been speaking to ITV Border News about what she hopes to bring to the role:
Deputy Chief Constable visits Dumfries
The new deputy chief constable of the Scottish Police force paid a visit to Dumfries today.
Rose Fitzpatrick will be in charge of local policing when the single force for Scotland comes into effect on April the 1st.
She met officers and members of the public on a tour of the town centre and other areas in Dumfries.
Police Scotland will replace Dumfries and Galloway and the seven other police force areas in Scotland.
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Kenny MacAskill: "No hiding place in our neighbourhoods for those who cash in on crime"
– Kenny MacAskill, Scottish Justice Minister"This important initiative has built on the good progress that was made a year ago when it was first launched and the achievements of these past weeks are to be welcomed.
"The work that has been undertaken by police in Lothian and Borders, Central and Fife has been assisted by members of the public who have provided information. I thank everyone who has assisted the police in this way.
"There should be no hiding place in our neighbourhoods for those who cash in on crime and this will continue to be a top priority for this Government and the new single police service when it goes live shortly."
Police say Made from Crime campaign "deliberately designed to be ambitious and tenacious"
Police have been targeting people believed to be living the high life by profiting from crime across the East of Scotland this week.
They have describe the operation as one of their biggest operations ever carried out and have seized more than £3million of assets.
The campaign was launched in January by Lothian and Borders Police, Fife Constabulary and Central Scotland Police.
"This campaign was deliberately designed to be ambitious and tenacious and target criminals who believed they could live lavish lifestyles from the proceeds of crime.
"The response we had from local communities throughout the intelligence gathering phase was fantastic and showed that they were not prepared to tolerate criminality in their area.
"The months of planning for the enforcement phase have paid off throughout the past few days and we are delighted with the results, which is a fantastic start for the new Specialist Crime Division."
"Criminals have no regard for boundaries and borders and the SCD is giving us increased flexibility to go where they go, and target them where they operate in a leaner, meaner and sharper way.
"We will work with our partners in the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service to ensure those arrested in connection with the operation are faced with the full force of the law, and we will also work with the Scottish Government to ensure the money we have seized can be put back into communities.
– Detective Superintendent David Gordon, Head of Serious Organised Crime for the Specialist Crime Division in the East of Scotland"This is not the end of our activity and I would appeal to people to continue to come forward with this vital intelligence so that we can actively pursue those living beyond their means. We will not stand for criminality in our communities in Scotland."
Picture: Police conference at Lochend to discuss 'Made from Crime' results
Made from Crime campaign: public helped police track down criminals
The campaign was launched in January by Lothian and Borders Police, Fife Constabulary and Central Scotland Police.
They asked members of the public to report suspicions about people making money illegally to the charity Crimestoppers.
Up to 400 officers have been involved in the three-day operation, which begun on Wednesday.
The police say Crimestoppers reported a 31 per cent rise in all calls across the East of Scotland, which was used for the operation this week.
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Millions in cash and assets seized in largest ever police operation
Police across the east of Scotland have carried out one of their biggest ever operations targeting people living believed to be living the high life by profiting from crime.
Police in the Lothian and Borders area have seized over three million pounds of assets from people who've been living on the cash they make from crime.
It follows a huge response to a high profile campaign where members of the public were asked to report people they thought were living beyond their means. Officers targeted suspects over the last two days. Cars, drugs and cash have been confiscated
'Made from Crime' Results to be Released
The results of one of the biggest police enforcement operations in Scotland will be released today.
The 'Made from Crime' campaign has been targeting criminals across the east coast of Scotland who fund their lifestyles through making cash illegally.
Police patrols for Newcastle to Carlisle trains
British Transport Police is increasing police patrols on some services travelling from Newcastle to Carlisle on a Saturday evening.
The extra patrols have been put in place on the 19.24 and 21.18 services following a increase in reports from passengers and staff of a number of people on-board both trains causing disruption and anti social behaviour.
BTP officers will be on hand at Newcastle station to see the trains arrive and oversee their departure. Officers will also travel on the trains to prevent disruption during the journey.
The 21.18 service has been designated as a dry train; alcohol will not be allowed on-board.
Police launch new non-emergency phone number
A new non-emergency number to contact police throughout Scotland has been launched.
The '101' number allows the public to contact the police to report a crime that does not require an emergency response team.
Members of the public can also use it to speak to a local officer or to ask for advice.
The introduction of the new service is aimed at reducing the pressure on the 999 system, as well as making it easier for the public to pass on information.
Cabinet Secretary for Justice Kenny MacAskill said:
"When it’s not an emergency, 101 is now the main number to call your local police.
"It is an easy to remember way to contact the police anywhere in Scotland, to report a crime, receive advice or speak to a local officer.
“The non-emergency number is one of many benefits of moving to the new single police service by doing things differently and better.
"It has the potential to reduce pressure on the 999 system, allowing the police to prioritise the most urgent calls for help."
Deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired callers can access the service via TextRelay on 1 800 1 101.
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