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Police Scotland Orkney

@PSOSOrkney

Official Police Scotland Twitter feed for Orkney. Not for reporting crime. Non-emergency calls dial 101 & 999 in an emergency. Not monitored 24/7.

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Joined March 2013
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We’ve changed our Twitter names in the Highland & Islands. Our handle has changed from @OrkneyPolice to @PSOSOrkney. See all of our profiles for the Highland & Islands, and follow for your local updates ⬇️📣
White text is set against a blue background. The text reads: "Police Scotland Twitter Accounts. Highlands and Islands: @PSOSOrkeny, @PSOSShetland, @PSOSWestIsles, @PSOSSouthHigh, @PSOSNorthHigh, @PSOSInverness.”

ALT White text is set against a blue background. The text reads: "Police Scotland Twitter Accounts. Highlands and Islands: @PSOSOrkeny, @PSOSShetland, @PSOSWestIsles, @PSOSSouthHigh, @PSOSNorthHigh, @PSOSInverness.”

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As darker nights and colder weather sets in, is your vehicle ready for Winter? 🌨️ 🔦 🚗 This week officers begin our Winter Road Safety Campaign across Orkney checking vehicle tyres, lights and documents to help keep our roads safe. 🚔 📂 ⛈️
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Last week officers went to Hoy as part of our islands community engagement plan. We carried traffic patrols, spoke with islanders and carried out our usual enquiries. Our visits continue but let us know of any concerns you have in your community.
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This Remembrance Sunday, tributes will be placed at war memorials across Orkney. Kirkwall will host the Remembrance Day parade, featuring uniformed organisations and Legion members marching from the Royal British Legion to St Magnus Cathedral. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
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ALT Remembrance Day graphic. Red Poppy with Lest We Forget slogan underneath. Police Scotland logo at the bottom

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🔞 It is illegal to set off fireworks before 6pm and after 11pm (*Midnight on the 5th November.)
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To access the NHS Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS) you can phone the dedicated SARCS national telephone number found on orlo.uk/2OKzY and speak to a specially trained healthcare professional. #TurnToSARCS
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SARCS is an NHS Scotland service which offers support in the days following a rape or sexual assault. Find out more: orlo.uk/C1Cja #TurnToSARCS
A person with short brown hair looks over their shoulder. Text reads: "Don't know where to turn if you've been raped or sexually assaulted? Turn to SARCS." NHS logo.

ALT A person with short brown hair looks over their shoulder. Text reads: "Don't know where to turn if you've been raped or sexually assaulted? Turn to SARCS." NHS logo.

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When you're a victim of rape or a serious sexual assault, speaking to the police might feel difficult or overwhelming. You can get help and support from @RapeCrisisScot @ScotWomensAid @VictimSupportSco @NHS @SafelineOrg We're here when you feel ready to report.
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We are appealing for information following the theft of a grey mountain bike from outside a property on Glaitness Park, Kirkwall. It was stolen between 5pm on Friday, 9 October and 1pm on Friday, 16 October. Please contact 101 quoting reference CR/0469126/26.
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Do you have the skills to be a police officer? 👮🏼‍♀️ Take the first steps towards becoming a police officer and join us at our online, local recruitment event for Orkney on Thursday, 8 October 2026 between 6.30pm – 8pm. Register today ➡️ orlo.uk/Mi8Ge
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The A961 in Orkney has been reopened between Holm and Kirkwall following a crash reported around 11.40am on Tuesday, 8 September, 2026. Emergency services attended and a woman was taken to hospital for treatment. Enquiries are ongoing. Motorists are thanked for their patience.
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ALT Green Police Scotland graphic displaying the words ‘Road Open’, with abstract layered shapes in the background and the Police Scotland logo.

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Officers are seeking witnesses for a vandalism that took place around 1am on Sat 5 Sept on Palace Road, Kirkwall. Damage was caused to an upstairs window of a house. Anyone that can provide any info, please contact 101 and quote ref CR/0402779/26.
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ALT Red Police Scotland graphic displaying the words ‘Can You Help?’, with abstract layered shapes in the background and the Police Scotland logo.

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This week officers have been out to Rousay as part of our islands community engagement plan. We carried out traffic patrols, spoke with islanders and carried out some routine enquiries. Our visits continue, let us know of any local concerns you have.
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ALT A Police Scotland vehicle parked on a quiet, rural road overlooking the sea under a bright, sunny sky.

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We are appealing for information following vandalism of public toilets in Orkney. There were two incidents reported at the Skail Beach facilities between Friday, 21 and Sunday, 23 August, 2026. Read more: orlo.uk/mTfQG
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This week officers have been out to Hoy and Westray as part of our islands community engagement plan. We carried out traffic patrols, spoke with islanders + tourists and carried out some routine enquiries. Our visits continue, let us know of any local concerns you have.
A marked Police car parked on a concrete harbour edge facing a calm, overcast Westray sea.

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A marked police car parked on a grassy track facing a Hoy coastal cliff face.

ALT A marked police car parked on a grassy track facing a Hoy coastal cliff face.

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Good fun being out at at a rainy Shapinsay Show today! 🐑🐮 🚜 Our officers have enjoyed meeting members of the community and chatting with visitors. We will be around as shows continue across Orkney throughout the week, come and say hello 👋
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A lovely warm day on Shapinsay, we have been out as part of our islands community engagement plan. Today we spoke with islanders, carried out some road traffic patrols and some routine enquiries. Our island visits continue, speak to officers with any concerns.
A white Police Scotland van parked on a grassy verge overlooking a coastal bay under a cloudy sky.

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A police van parked on a Shapinsay pier next to a small boat in a calm harbour under a cloudy sky.

ALT A police van parked on a Shapinsay pier next to a small boat in a calm harbour under a cloudy sky.

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Today officers were in Sanday as part of our islands community engagement plan. We carried out traffic patrols, spoke with islanders and carried out some routine enquiries. Our visits continue, let officers know of any local concerns you have.
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ALT A marked police vehicle parked on a pier to the right of the image, to the left is the sea. The sky appears more grey and there is buildings in the background

Front section of a police vehicle with 'police' and 'poileas' written thereon, in the background is a green field, cows looking at the camera and a stone wall and gate.

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Officers are appealing for witnesses to an assault occurring on Alfred Street to Victoria Street in Stromness. This occurred at 10pm, Sun 19 April 2026 where a witness stopped to help. Anyone with information contact Police and quote CR/0168187/26.
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We are appealing for information after two cars were vandalised in the Stenness area of Orkney. Anyone who was in the area at the time who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0495 of 29 March.
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ALT Red Police Scotland graphic displaying the words ‘Can You Help?’, with abstract layered shapes in the background and the Police Scotland logo.

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