Fake arrest fears following the murder of Sarah Everard to be allayed through live contact with police control room
Lone police officers in Scotland will offer a verification check to the public from Saturday to provide reassurance that they are genuine officers, following widespread concern after the murder of Sarah Everard.
The new process will allow for the officer’s personal radio to be put on loudspeaker and for an officer or police staff member in a Police Scotland control room to confirm they are who they say they are, that they are on duty and the reason the officer is speaking to the member of the public.