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Andy Cowie MA (Hons) MBADeputy Chief Constable

An overview of the specific issues and responses of Northern Constabulary in

the current climate

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Rural Policing

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•Strategic Challenges

•Scottish Government vision for Scottish Police Service

•ACPOS approach

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•Unique knowledge and style of rural policing•History•Rurality – two edged sword•Diversity of policing roles and local accountability

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•Community capital

•Resource deployment

•Partnership working

•Skills profile

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•Recognised geography

•Diversity of Scotland

•Total policing?

•Not a panacea

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Strategic objectives:•To continue to deliver excellent policing services in the Highlands and Islands during and beyond the transition to a national service.•To contribute constructively and pro-actively to the design and implementation of police reform.

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•To remain open and transparent and treat our staff and communities with respect.•To involve our staff, key stakeholders and partnerships in both business as usual service delivery and service redesign and implementation.

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