PS Officer Handbook

Description

PS Officer Handbook is a professional digital reference tool built to support with operational and day-to-day policing duties. Designed for frontline use, the app provides structured, searchable access to key legislation, procedures, and core operational topics — all in one place and available offline once loaded. Whether you are a probationer building knowledge, an experienced officer refreshing legislation, or preparing reports, PS Officer Handbook helps you find what you need quickly and confidently. Key Features: • Quick access to core legislation and policing topics • Smart search across offences and legal references • Structured topic navigation for fast decision support • Favourites system for frequently used material • Fully offline functionality after initial load • Report templates • Clean, professional interface designed for operational environments This app is intended as a reference aid only and does not replace official policy, legal advice, or supervisory guidance. Officers should always consult official Police Scotland publications and Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service guidance where appropriate. PS Officer Handbook is independently developed to support professional development and operational confidence, aiming to provide on the spot access to legislation and other useful operational information regardless of signal. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This app is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Police Scotland, the Scottish Government, or any UK government body. It is an independently developed reference tool created to support professional learning and operational confidence. All legislation and public guidance referenced within the app is sourced from official UK government publications and publicly available materials, including: • UK Legislation – https://www.legislation.gov.uk • Scottish Legislation – https://www.legislation.gov.uk/scotland • Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service – https://www.copfs.gov.uk • Police Scotland – https://www.scotland.police.uk • Scottish Courts & Tribunals Service – https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk

What’s New in Version 1.9.7 This update adds new reference content, expands existing guidance and includes a number of improvements across the app. • New Acronyms & Mnemonics Reference Tool Added a searchable, category-filtered reference containing common policing memory aids across core policing, evidence, arrest and custody, road policing, wellbeing and first aid, with expandable guidance and favourites support. • Expanded Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 Reference Added a dedicated searchable reference covering offences within Schedule 8, related roadside powers and key definitions, including guidance on section 95 mud and debris offences. • Updated Traffic Fixed Penalty Guidance Updated Direct Measures and supporting road traffic content to reflect Police Scotland’s new Traffic Fixed Penalty procedure, including payment, default consequences, endorsement and the right to request a court hearing. • General Improvements Made a number of accuracy, reliability and usability improvements across the app, alongside general bug fixes and content refinements.

Information

Seller

Gary Kilpatrick

Category

Reference

Version

1.9.7

Requires

iOS 15.1+

Size

91.9 MB

Age Rating

12+