Dial 101 for the cops

A NEW number to contact police throughout Scotland for non-emergencies was published on Thursday.

Calling 101 will be the new way for people to report a crime that does not need an emergency response, to get advice, or to speak to a local officer.

The new nationwide force’s deputy chief constable Rose Fitzpatrick said: “The public should use this number to report crimes such as car theft, damage to property, if they have information about suspected drug use or drug dealing or if they wish to pass on information to officers.

“101 will undoubtedly help to keep people safe and will make the police response more efficient for everyone in Scotland.”