Police Response: Re: Give The Police More Resources

Thanks for you comment. It's nice to receive positive and appreciative feedback.

It would be great if we had more resources. All the better for fighting crime and interaction in the community.

Unfortunately we are living in finite times and come May, whoever is in power at Holyrood will face big challenges in providing a good public service with limited resources at their disposal.

In Tayside and at other forces across Scotland, we have been looking at ways to maximise efficiency, reducing costs without compromising the level of service we provide.

It is not an easy task, but we are up for the challenges that face us in the coming months and years.

Best wishes

Ross Buchan

Posted by Ross Buchan over 1 year ago

Police Response: Re: Have Faith In The Young People Of Comrie!

Thank you for your comment.

There has always been an us and them stigma surrounding the relationship between the Police and young people. In my opinion it is quite unfounded.

I often hear adults saying "kids these day, no respect" and "it wasn't like that in my day". The thing is, times do change, but one thing in my experience that has stayed the same is that the vast majority of young people are respectful. As with all walks of life, there is a minority that tarnish the image of others. But that should not be mistaken for the norm.

The youth groups in Comrie do a great job. I've experienced them first hand and got to know a few of the names and faces along the way. I try to pop in when I’m on duty and I know other officers go to youth groups throughout Tayside.

We also have a good relationship with schools in the area, with dedicated school liaison officers, allowing younger children to meet us and become comfortable and confident in speaking to us.

Building relationships is at the heart of what we do, without these, we would be unable to function.

Posted by Ross Buchan over 1 year ago

Police Response: Re: We Could All Help The Police If......

Thanks you for your comment.

Unfortunately, cars parked across a dropped kerb or on a pavement are common sight across the country. People don't appreciate the inconvenience and difficulty they cause others with mobility issues, especially wheelchair users and parents with pushchairs.

Part of the problem is that "no parking" restrictions at the majority of dropped kerbs and pavements have not been put in place.

In some areas, dropped kerbs and pavements are protected by a Traffic Regulation Order with the attendant signage and double yellow lines. The effect of a Traffic Regulation Order is to make it illegal to park on or over a dropped kerb or pavement with the driver subject to a fixed penalty notice. In most areas in Scotland, however, this is not the case with the vast majority of dropped kerbs and pavements not being protected by any order.

In Scotland it is illegal to drive on the pavement but the position is less clear with regards to parking. It is an offence to wilfully obstruct the free passage of the pavement, however, the obstruction must be deemed to be unnecessary and unreasonable. Where this is the case, proportionate action can be taken.

Posted by Ross Buchan over 1 year ago