Support From The Police

The police can give advice on crime prevention and personal safety, as well as sources of help and advice if you are a victim of crime.

In some circumstances, if you are a victim of a serious crime such as rape, or if you are a family member of a murder victim, you may be supported by a Family Liaison Officer. This person will be specially trained to act as a link between the police carrying out the investigation into the crime and the family, and will help you to work with all the different agencies involved in the investigation.

You can find out more about police duties in the section on 'arrest and prosecution'.

Complaints About The Police

If you have a complaint about a police officer, a police force or a police organisation (such as the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency) then you should have a look at the Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland website. As well as describing how to make a complaint, it explains how complaints are dealt with.