#Every9Minutes we’re called to an incident of domestic abuse. If you see or hear anything that makes you worried for a friend, relative or neighbour contact us, to share your concerns. For more info visit ➡️ ow.ly/pUrN50Mtxmi #ReportDomesticAbuse

Number Spoofing is when scammers clone the telephone number of the organisation they want to impersonate and then make it appear on the victim’s caller ID display. They will try to extract info such as the victim’s PIN or passwords and use this to steal from their bank account.

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#SaferInternetDay is on 7th February 2023! Want to know more about the day and how you can get involved? Why not check out the brand new films and resources from UK Safer Internet Centre! saferinternetday.org.uk

Show your children the amazing things they can do on the internet, before they begin to use it independently. Support your child to be safe online with these #SaferInternetDay top tips from UK Safer Internet Centre 👇saferinternetday.org.uk/sid-tips

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

⚠️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

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

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. NFU Scotland Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime

Webinar Tonight - Scam prevention Join our partners Neighbourhood Watch tonight with their free webinar to safeguard yourself in the digital world & enhance your understanding of online safety, scams, fraud, and digital footprint. To register, click here ➡️ ow.ly/6vR050N4liF

Eyes down for a full house! 👀 Hold your cards close to your chest when sharing personal or financial info. Test your fraud protection knowledge with Take Five & Age UK’s #ScamBingo game. Always remember to #StopChallengeProtect.✋☝️👊

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 ➡️[email protected] Shared from our partners NFU Scotland

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

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

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

Local officers visited Dalriada Grove Bield where residents did the "scam savvy quiz" and learned ways to keep themselves safe from scammers. If you would be interested in an event like this for your community group please contact us.

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.

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

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 🐑