Domestic Abuse – Is That Me?Is That Me is our latest campaign to tackle domestic abuse. With 80% of incidents involving a male perpetrator and female victim, the campaign looks to encourage young men to reflect on the way they treat their partners and look to change their attitudes and behaviour What is Abusive Behaviour? Abusive behaviour can be physical, verbal, sexual, psychological or financial. It can include: · Threatening your partner· Calling them names· Controlling what they do, where they go and who they speak to· Not allowing them to see their friends and family· Accusing them of cheating· Stalking them by continually checking up on them· Sharing, or threatening to share, intimate images of your partner· Hitting, kicking, punching or throwing objects at them· Rape, forcing your partner into sexual acts they don’t want to do· Keeping money from them or demanding their money Domestic abuse is the general term for this type of behaviour but it doesn’t matter if you are boyfriend and girlfriend living separately, living together, married or even ex-boyfriend and ex-girlfriend. If you are abuse in person or online to someone you are, or have been in a relationship with, it will result in your arrest. Further information can be found at www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/campaigns/2022/isthatme Roads Policing Day of ActionOfficers from the Roads Policing Department recently engaged in a day of action around Loch Leven. Enforcement was carried out in areas including Kinross, Milnathort, Portmoak, Scotlandwell, Crook of Devon and Gairneybank. In total, 21 vehicles were stopped with warnings issued for the following: · 4 for speeding· 2 for light defects· 1 number plate offence In addition 1 driver was reported for having no insurance and the vehicle owner was charged with causing and permitting the offence. Drugs Recovery About 10pm, Tuesday 17th January, officers from the Roads Policing Department stopped a vehicle in Goodlyburn Terrace, Perth. On searching the vehicle officers recovered herbal cannabis valued at £3,720 and cocaine valued at £80. The male driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged with offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act. We recognise the importance of understanding the views and priorities of Scotland’s diverse communities. This survey is a platform for you to tell us your views and experience of your police service. Responses are analysed weekly to help shape how we do things.It’s a way for us to listen to the needs of our diverse communities. Let us know what we’re getting right and what we can do better.The survey is completely anonymous. You will not be personally identified through the information you provide.Click the link below to complete the survey.Please contact us if you require the survey in an alternative format: InsightEngagement@scotland.pnn.police.uk.Complete the survey here UPDATESA 36 year old man was arrested and remanded in to custody for snatching a purse from an 83 year old woman in Allan Street, Blairgowrie on Wednesday 11th January.A 76 year old man was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon in Church Place, Coupar Angus on Sunday 15th January.A 59 year old woman will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal for careless driving on the A90 near Longforgan on Saturday 14th January after crashing her vehicle in to a Garden.A 38 year old woman was arrested for production of cannabis and being concerned in the supply of cannabis at a property in Graham Terrace, Gilmerton on Wednesday 11th January.A 35 year old man was arrested for dangerous driving and driving whilst under the influence of cocaine on the A85 near Methven on Friday 13th January. He was also found to have no licence, no insurance and no MOT therefore his vehicle was seized.During the last week 2 drivers have been found to be without insurance, 2 had no licence and 4 had no MOT RECENT INCIDENTSBetween 10:30am and 10:30pm, Wednesday 11th January, 2 flats were broken in to in Kinnoull Street, Perth.About 5:30am, Thursday 12th January, a charity collection tin was stolen during a break in at Marks Hairdresser, High Street, Perth. Suspect is described as a white male, age 20-30, wearing a black hooded top, grey Under Armour tracksuit bottoms and trainers. He was seen to leave in the direction of Scott Street.About 2:15am, Wednesday 11th January, 2, possibly 3, persons were disturbed trying to gain entry to a property in Abbey Lane, Errol. (CR/3190/23)About 1:55am, Wednesday 11th January, a grey VW Golf was stolen from Orchard Way, Inchture. The vehicle was seen to be driven away closely followed by a maroon saloon style car, possibly an older Audi A6 or Jaguar X type. (CR/3332/23) Anyone with any information that may be useful should contact Tayside Division on 101 or any police officer, quoting the crime reference number listed at each incident. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Regards,Tom Leonard, Chief Inspector Local Area Commander, Perth and Kinross FURTHER INFORMATION AND INTERNET LINKSAs we receive reports of crime, the information is shared on https://www.pkcommunitywatch.co.uk/I would encourage you to sign up for notifications.Guidance on how to protect your property is available via Community Watch as well as on the Police Scotland Website, just click or copy and paste the following link:-https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/Keep up to date with everything we are doing and all appeals by visiting the following sites:-https://twitter.com/policescotlandhttps://www.facebook.com/PoliceScotlandhttp://www.scotland.police.uk/http://www.pkcommunitywatch.co.uk/ Your Community Policing TeamsLocality InspectorsPERTH CITY CENTREPI Peter Duncan PERTH CITY NORTHPI Paul Haigh PERTH CITY SOUTHPI Kristopher McCallNORTHPI Ashley Wallace Blairgowrie & GlensHighlandStrathtayStrathmoreCarse of GowrieSOUTHPI Lesley McDonald StrathearnStrathallanAlmond & EarnKinross-shireIf you wish to make contact with your local community officer please use the following e-mail addresses:PerthTaysidePerthCityCentreCPT@Scotland.police.ukTaysidePerthCityNorthCPT@Scotland.police.ukTaysidePerthCitySouthCPT@Scotland.police.ukNorthTaysideStrathmoreCPT@Scotland.police.ukTaysideBlairgowrieGlensCPT@Scotland.police.ukTaysideHighlandCPT@Scotland.police.ukTaysideStrathtayCPT@Scotland.police.ukTaysideCarseofGowrieCPT@Scotland.police.ukSouthTaysideKinross-shireCPT@scotland.police.ukTaysideStrathallanCPT@scotland.police.ukTaysideAlmondEarnCPT@scotland.police.ukTaysideStrathearnCPT@scotland.police.uk
