Policing in Baillieston, Shettleston and Greater Easterhouse
 The police in the Baillieston, Shettleston and Greater Easterhouse sub division work closely with other organisations in an effort to make the area as safe as possible to live and work in.
The police deal daily with all the issues common in today's society however the main crime issues in the area are vandalism, gang fighting, street disorder and the carrying of offensive weapons.
These issues are not isolated to this area, however, as the regeneration of the area continues, the public are becoming less tolerant of this behaviour. The main thrust of police activity in the sub division constantly addresses these problems proactively.
You can find out more about this work in the Enhanced Policing Plan.
Areas covered
The Baillieston, Shettleston and Greater Easterhouse Police area is called BD sub division.
The police BD sub division takes in the areas of:
- Ruchazie,
- Craigend,
- Garthamlock,
- Provanhall,
- Easterhouse,
- Wellhouse,
- Barlanark,
- Greenfield,
- Springboig,
- Baillieston,
- Carmyle,
- Shettleston,
- Tollcross and Parkhead.
The sub division headquarters in located at Shettleston Police Office. The sub division officer in charge is Superintendent Michelle Martin. She is assisted in command of the area by Chief Inspectors Smith and Rafael.
BD sub division is part of Strathclyde Police's B division - Glasgow North East and East Dunbartonshire Division. The BD sub division of B division Strathclyde Police, is policed by officers from Shettleston, Easterhouse and Baillieston Police Offices.
Public contact numbers
- Shettleston Police Office: 0141 532 4800,
- Easterhouse Police Office: 0141 532 4300,
- Baillieston Police Office: 0141 532 4350.
All the various departments covering the sub division can be accessed via any of the above switchboard numbers.
Policing cover is provided on a 24 hr continuous basis throughout the police sub division. Each shift is supervised by an Inspector and one or two Sergeants.
Presentation
Community Safety Project - Sponsored Walk
The above is a Power Point presentation. If you cannot access them and wish to know more about their content please call 0141 532 4300.
Links
Young person's guide to Strathclyde police.
Updated 6/2/08 |
