Oban Police

Are you planning to visit West Dunbartonshire or Argyll & Bute over the Easter Holidays? Ensure your dog is under control near livestock. You can be fined up to £40,000 or be imprisoned up to 12 months if your dog attacks or worries livestock. Your dog, Your responsibility 🐑

We’ve changed our Twitter names and handles in Argyll & West Dunbartonshire. This account is no longer in use. Please follow @PSOSArgyllBute for your local updates 📣

Officers from Oban were conducting speed enforcement outside Lochnell Primary School in Benderloch this morning in direct response to community concerns. #SlowDown

Police Scotland are recruiting in Oban now We are hosting local information events where you can get hints and tips on the application process and speak to our officers. For event details, visit ow.ly/RnXo50N8IQt #BeTheDifference

Officers have been helping local farmers display the livestock worrying posters around West Dunbartonshire, Argyll, and Bute. Remember, 'livestock worrying and attacks' is the phrase used when a dog attacks or worries livestock in rural and farmland areas.

Happy Sign Language Week! Did you know you can contact us using British Sign Language? In an emergency, use @999BSL_UK ⬇️ 999bsl.co.uk/download/ If it is not an emergency, use @ContactScotland ⬇️ contactscotland-bsl.org

Today we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with our Divisional Commander Lynn Ratcliff & a selection of our fabulous officers and staff who work tirelessly to keep the people of West Dunbartonshire & Argyll & Bute safe #EmbraceEquity #Inclusive

A 17-year-old from Glasgow was stopped in Connel yesterday attempting to bring heroin and cocaine into Oban. He was charged with possessing controlled drugs with intent to supply. A report is being submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and officers are liaising with social workers.

Craig and the team at @FyneHomes are helping to spread the message about responsible dog walking. The effects of livestock worrying on the farming community are devastating.

@AButeWDunbarPol have received reports of sheep worrying & 'wondering' dogs across @WDCouncil & @argyllandbute 🐕‍🦺Avoid fields with livestock or ensure your dog is under control 🚶‍♀️Get involved ➡️ ArgyllDunbartonshireCommunityEngagementTeam@scotland.police.uk @ScottishPARC

What a great few days weather! Wee Angus has fair enjoyed getting out to help his dad feed the ewes! Do you need some yellow gate posts signs? If so please email your name & address & how many you need ➡️lauren.worrell@nfus.org.uk Shared from our partners @NFUStweets

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Lambing season is well underway. If walking near livestock, dog walkers are reminded to keep dogs under control, ideally on a lead. If your dog worries livestock, you may be fined up to £40,000 or face 12 months in prison. @NFUStweets @ScottishPARC

SDWG members had an informative meeting with @PurpleAlertUK Coord Tommy Petillo & @AButeWDunbarPol Comm Engagement Officer Laura Evans talking: 🟣Purple Alert alzscot.org/purplealert 📍Herbert Protocol bit.ly/3xX91Am 🧭Dementia Safeguarding Tag bit.ly/3IWvbZF

⚠️Driving tired kills ⚠️ Fatigue is a contributory factor in crashes which kill or seriously injure around 50 people every year in Scotland. bit.ly/3I87Rb9 #ArriveAlive

If you feel tired while driving, stop for a coffee and have a rest. More here: bit.ly/3I87Rb9 #ArriveAlive

Some excellent proactive policing in Oban yesterday resulted in two males ages 18 & 22 being found to be in possession of controlled drugs. These individuals have been charged with possession with intent to supply. #No2drugsdealers #Disrupt #LocalPriorities #KeepingPeopleSafe

#ObanRP stopped a van on the A816 yesterday morning and found it to have 11 defects, including defective tyres. Your vehicle must be kept in a roadworthy condition for your safety and the safety of all road users. The driver will be reported to @COPFS #Fatal5