Tag: Mark Williams
Scottish Government and Police Scotland prepare for the US President’s visit to Scotland
Newly appointed Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf was briefed by senior Police Scotland officers on how preparations for the visit of the US President Donald Trump later this week are being made.
Protests about the visit...
Drop in number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by police
The number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by police has fallen in the past year, figures show.
Official statistics show a 3% drop in the figures for Scotland, from 59,882 in 2014-15 to 58,104, the...
Criminal investigation underway following Hampden pitch invasion
Police Scotland is appealing for anyone with information regarding criminal behaviour following Hibs Scottish Cup victory over Rangers at Hampden Park on Saturday to get in touch
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Williams said, “A full...
Police launch annual festive campaign
Police in Edinburgh have today launched their annual campaign to keep the public safe during the festive period.
As part of Operation Greenland 2015, officers across the city will be out on the streets giving...
Edinburgh Local Policing Commander’s response to HMICS report
In response to today's report published by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland, Chief Superintendent Mark Williams, Local Policing Commander, City of Edinburgh, said: “I welcome today’s HMICS report, which has highlighted some key areas...
Police commit to eradicating scourge of bogus callers
Police Scotland today renewed its commitment to eradicating the scourge of doorstep crime and bogus callers.
Victims of bogus callers and doorstep crime are often unaware the crime has been committed, feel so embarrassed they...
Senior police officer insists that Edinburgh is a ‘safe city’
Edinburgh's top police officer has insisted that the capital is a safe city despite the recent spate of firearms related crime.
Chief Supt Mark Williams, Divisional Commander for the City of Edinburgh (pictured above) said:...
Dedicated unit continues to tackle city housebreakings
Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill today met officers from one of Edinburgh's Operation RAC teams - a dedicated unit to tackle housebreakings in the Capital.
Operation RAC was launched in December 2013 to address the issue...