“Stornoway gets CCTV upgrade: A CCTV system in Stornoway has been upgraded in a bid to crackdown on drink fuelled crime in the town centre. The move follows an upsurge in anti-social behaviour at weekends. It’s hoped the new scheme will help deter trouble makers. . .” Grampian TV

“Police admit new system will increase crime figures: Police admit crime figures in the Glasgow area are likely to rise next year with changes in how offences are recorded.
Scotland’s eight police forces will begin to operate a standardised system of crime recording which will see more complaints showing up on official figures. . .” Evening Times

“Crime figures set to rise as recording system changes: Ministers are bracing themselves for a massive increase in reported vandalism, theft, and other crimes from next month. But the increase stems not from a breakdown in law and order, but from a fundamental change in the way crime is recorded. . .” Courier

“Universal standard for recording offenses: A universal standard of recording offenses is to be introduced in all of Scotland’s eight police forces making crime statistics more accurate. For the first time ever, the same methods will be used across the country which will give a more realistic picture of crime in Scotland. ACPOS says it will help both officers and victims of crime. . .” Scottish TV

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ACPOS Crime Standing Committee

Can anyone identify a link to a more detailed document, please?. MM.

“Public debate for hate crimes: Hate crime came under the microscope today in a public debate at Glasgow’s St Mungo’s Museum. Organisers at the Scottish Civic Forum presented a consultation document produced by a working group on hate crime. . .” Evening Times

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Civic Forum