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| Forfar, Kirriemuir, Muirhead & Letham (Section 1) | ||
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Forfar and Kirriemuir lie in the area bordered by the Angus Braes and Grampian Hills. Taking into consideration all of the small hamlets and villages in and around the main towns of Forfar and Kirriemuir the section reflects a combined population of approximately 24,000 residents. 
Divisional Headquarters, West High Street, Forfar (Click for map) The section is bisected by the A90, which is commonly referred to as 'The gateway to the North' which is a busy main artery that carries a large volume of traffic between Tayside and Grampian Police areas. This is without doubt the main route for any trafficking of illegal goods, and as such highly trained Road Policing officers in both marked and unmarked vehicles constantly monitor it. There are currently ongoing initiatives to detect the individuals involved in the transportation of stolen vehicles, goods and illicit drugs, which have had some excellent results to date and are set to continue. 
Kirriemuir Police Station, Reform Street (Click for map) The Kirriemuir office covers a vast rural area encompassing the 'Glens' which are very popular with individuals keen to take advantage of the excellent walks and scenery provided in this spectacular landscape. Due to the nature of the area, officers are required to carry out a wide range of skills from general policing to rounding up stray cattle! Officers involved in policing this landward area work very closely with the local rangers to ensure prompt response to any concerns regarding persons who may encounter difficulties whilst using the hills recreationally. Glamis village, 4 miles south of Kirriemuir, boasts the impressive Glamis Castle - former home of the Queen Mother, where there are a number of gatherings throughout the year, most notably the Glamis Extravaganza. Officers maintain good relationships with the communities they serve. 
Muirhead Police Station, Liff Road (Click for map) The Muirhead office serves a large geographic area extending from Newtyle and Eassie in the north, to Tealing, Strathmartine, Auchterhouse, Muirhead & Birkhill, Fowlis and Liff on the south. The area is predominately rural with each of the dispersed communities being served by a local community council. The population of the area is around 5,500 which equates to approximately 6% of the total population of Angus. The Muirhead Millennium Hall and Piperdam Leisure complex provides much needed facilities to further the social and sporting needs of the community for young and old alike and have proven to be a major asset in the area. Section officers based at Muirhead have fostered close links with each of the seven primary schools and continue to promote the successful cycle safety course available for primary seven pupils. 
Letham Police and Community Access Office, East Hemming Street (Click for map) During 2006, Tayside Police and Angus Council joined forces in order to establish a Police and Community Access Office in Letham. Letham Police Station and police house underwent a major internal refurbishment to form the new office premises which accommodates both Tayside Police and Council staff from the Community Safety Team. In a ground breaking move, the new premises will see Police Officers and Community Wardens sharing facilities and working closely together, something which will further strengthen the partnership working that already exists between the two organisations. The wardens will help tackle antisocial behaviour in parts of Angus identified as having a particular need by the Council's Community Safety Team in conjunction with Tayside Police, based on intelligence and information received from the public. The new arrangement will ensure opportunities for Police Officers and Community Wardens to patrol together in order to provide reassurance to the people of Angus and help reduce the fear of crime. The facility will also accommodate several other Tayside Police Support Staff members, including a part time station assistant who will be at the office to assist members of the public between the hours of 2pm and 6pm Monday to Friday. |
