| Northern Constabulary Poileas a' Chinn a Tuath | |
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(obsolete)(2009)_(6176013555).jpg) Northern Constabulary patch | |
| Motto | Dion is Cuidich (Gaelic) Protect and Serve |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 16 May, 1975 (merger) |
| Dissolved | 2013 (amalgamation) |
| Superseding agency | Police Service of Scotland |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Highland, Western Isles, Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands, UK |
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| Map of Northern Constabulary's jurisdiction | |
| Size | 31,186 km² |
| Population | approx. 300,000 |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Inverness |
| Sworn members | Approx 715 |
| Agency executive |
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| Divisions or Area Commands | 8 |
| Facilities | |
| Stations | 71 |
| Website | |
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The Northern Constabulary (Scottish Gaelic: Poileas a' Chinn a Tuath) was the territorial police force responsible for Northern Scotland, covering the Highland council area along with the Western Isles, the Orkney Islands and the Shetland Islands, which make up most of the Highlands and Islands area. It was the police force covering the largest geographical area in the United Kingdom, equivalent to the size of Belgium, but was one of the smallest in terms of officers, with about 715 officers.[1] The Constabulary was one of those amalgamated to form Police Scotland in 2013.