@PSOSBorders

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

 The Scottish Borders
scotland.police.uk/your-community/the-lothians-and-scottish-borders/scottish-borders/
Joined March 2013
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We’ve changed our Twitter names in the Lothians & Scottish Borders. Our handle has changed from @BordersPolice to @PSOSBorders. See all of our profiles for Lothians & Scottish Borders, and follow for your local updates ⬇️📣
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@PoliceScotlandOct 21
Inspired by her grandad, this officer shares what makes policing in Shetland unique, from its close-knit community to Up Helly Aa 👮🏻‍♀️ Could policing be for you? Find out more and apply today ➡️ scotland.police.uk/jobs/?adh…
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About 2pm on Wednesday 14th October 2026 within Birgham a Blue Toyota stopped allowing traffic to pass, a Silver/White Land Rover, towing a wire mesh trailer collided with the Toyota. If you have information or footage that could assist please call 101 quote 1620 14/10/26.
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@PoliceScotlandOct 8
Victims and witnesses get an improved local service, including more dependable appointments and quicker investigations under a new community policing model. (1/2)
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We are appealing following the attempted theft of three quad bikes from a farm in the Tweedsmuir area between 1am and 7am Sat 3 Oct, housed not far from the A701 near Glenbreck. Call us on 101 if you saw anything suspicious or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, ref 0782 of 03/10/26
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@PoliceScotlandOct 5
Thinking about becoming a police officer? 👮🏻‍♂️ You don't need to have done a job like this before. Communication, team work, problem solving and taking ownership are key skills and your journey matters. Apply today ➡️ scotland.police.uk/jobs/
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@PoliceScotlandSep 22
Police Scotland’s national roll out of body worn video is now complete. With 16,000 users across the Service, body worn video is helping support safer communities, reduce crime and contribute to a thriving workforce. Read more ➡️ scotland.police.uk/what-s-ha…
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Enquiries are ongoing after a sheep was found dead, in the are of Damhead Farm, Traquair. The sheep was attacked by a large black dog between 1:15pm and 2:30pm Thursday 17 Sept 2026. Anyone with info please call 101, quoting incident 1510 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years for serious sexual and violent abuse against three women. Liam Scott committed the offences including rape, between 2015 and 2019 in the Scottish Borders. More here - orlo.uk/iceY5
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We are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A68 in the Scottish Borders. The incident happened around 9pm on Saturday, 12 September, 2026 near St. Boswells. Statement: orlo.uk/6ei7B
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@PoliceScotlandSep 7
You've submitted your police officer application. What happens next? From PSET and fitness, to assessment day, vetting and appointment. ❓Got a question about the recruitment process? 👇🏻 Ask us below Your journey starts here.
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Road Safety Event being held at Morrisons, Mart Street, Hawick on Saturday 29th August from 10am until 2 pm. Come along and meet teams from Scottish Fire and Rescue, Biker Down and Police Scotland.
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Road Safety Event being held at Morrisons, Mart Street, Hawick on Saturday 29th August from 10am until 2 pm. Come along and meet teams from Scottish Fire and Rescue, Biker Down and Police Scotland.
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We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on the A72 near Skirling in the Borders. The incident happened around 12.50am on Monday, 17 August. Full appeal: orlo.uk/9b9Ci
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Police are appealing for information following a housebreaking in Hawick. A significant number of whisky bottles were stolen from within a business premises on Commercial Road. Read more: orlo.uk/59tLa
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Officers are appealing for information following a break-in and theft at a premises in Hawick. Around 10.45pm on Saturday, 15 August, 2026, we received a report of a break in to Minto Golf Club, Minto. orlo.uk/P2Ke3
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We are asking for help following a housebreaking in the Kingscroft area of Kelso that happened between 11am on Thurs 6 August and 1pm on Sun 9 August. Jewellery and a four-figure sum of cash were stolen. Call 101 if you can help, ref 1603 of 9/8/26 More: orlo.uk/lkP6E
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@PoliceScotlandAug 14
Addressing the harmful effects of violent crime is a priority for Police Scotland. Over the past year we've focussed on addressing the causes of violence and safeguarding young people from committing or becoming victims of violent crime. Find out more ➡️ orlo.uk/qwCiy
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The A68 is closed north of Earlston in the Scottish Borders following a crash involving one vehicle which has overturned. The incident was reported around 1.05pm on Thursday, 13 August, 2026 and emergency services are in attendance. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
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Road Safety Event being held at Morrisons, Mart Street, Hawick on Saturday 29th August from 10am until 2 pm. Come along and meet teams from Scottish Fire and Rescue, Biker Down and Police Scotland.
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We are appealing following the theft of bikes and tools worth tens of thousands of pounds in Innerleithen between 4 and 8 August. If you saw anything suspicious, have private CCTV or dash-cam that could help, call 101, ref 0559 of 9/8/26. More: orlo.uk/FJWKC
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