Police Scotland was established on 1 April 2013 and is responsible for policing across the whole of Scotland, some 28,168 square miles, covering a third of the United Kingdom.
Police Scotland’s purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities in Scotland, focusing on Keeping People Safe in line with their values of integrity, fairness and respect and with human rights at the heart of everything they do.
There are 13 local policing divisions, each headed by a Chief Superintendent who ensures that local policing in each area is responsive, accountable and tailored to meet local needs. Each division encompasses response officers, community officers, local crime investigation, public protection and local intelligence.
Orkney is part of the Highlands and Islands Division, you can find the Local Policing Plan by clicking on Highlands and Islands Division.
Local policing delivery is at the heart of the service and Police Scotland is committed to providing the best of local policing supported by the strength of the national service.
The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) was established at the same time as Police Scotland and is responsible for maintaining policing, promoting policing principles and the continuous improvement of policing in Scotland.
Police work hard to keep us all safe, to do this they need our support as much as they can provide us with support that we need.
The Police Station in Orkney is found on the Great Western Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AH
This is just across from the Kirkwall Travel Centre.
The opening hours are limited locally, it is recommended to call 101 to report a crime or call 999 in an emergency.
You can find your local Police Stations and check the Public Counter opening hours by clicking on these links.
Police Scotland keeps people safe across the whole of Scotland.
They are the second largest Police service in the UK, with over 23,000 officers and staff working together to make a difference for the people of Scotland.
There are many different roles at Police Scotland such as:
To find out more, have a look on the Police Scotland website here.
If you need any help you can contact Police Scotland by following details below:
In writing – to PO BOX 2460, Dalmarnock, Glasgow, G40 9BA
Further details on how to contact Police Scotland can be found here.
During normal office hours Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm Contact Orkney Health and Care Children and Families Services on 01856 873535 extension 3342 or if the person is an adult call 01856 873535 and ask for Adult Social Work
This will take you to The Balfour Hospital switchboard then you ask for the Emergency Social Worker.
