Northern Constabulary

Northern Constabulary
Poileas a' Chinn a Tuath
Northern Constabulary patch
Northern Constabulary patch
MottoDion is Cuidich (Gaelic)
Protect and Serve
Agency overview
Formed16 May, 1975 (merger)
Dissolved2013 (amalgamation)
Superseding agencyPolice Service of Scotland
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionHighland, Western Isles, Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands, UK
Map of Northern Constabulary's jurisdiction
Size31,186 km²
Populationapprox. 300,000
Operational structure
HeadquartersInverness
Sworn membersApprox 715
Agency executive
  • George Graham, Chief Constable
Divisions or Area Commands8
Facilities
Stations71
Website
www.northern.police.uk Edit this at Wikidata

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.