Police Scotland has confirmed plans to dispose of Dalbeattie police station, which has been vacant since 2016.
The building has been identified as surplus to operational requirements and its disposal will reduce ongoing costs associated with retaining an underutilised property.
There will be no disruption to policing services as a result of this decision. Officers serving Dalbeattie and the surrounding areas will continue to be deployed from Castle Douglas police station. The nearest front counter remains at Castle Douglas, where the public have continued access to police services.
Having a modern, fit for purpose estate supports our 2030 vision for safer communities, less crime and a thriving workforce. Dalbeattie police station was built circa 1968 and designed to meet the needs of policing at that time.
Dalbeattie no longer meets the demands or requirements of modern policing. Our business plan sets out the need to deliver a more effective and sustainable estate that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we serve and reduces long term operating costs.
Chief Inspector Emma Dodds said: “I want to reassure the Dalbeattie community that the disposal of Dalbeattie police station will not impact the high level of service provided in the area. The station has not been used operationally for the past eight years.
“Our officers begin their shifts at Castle Douglas police station, which serves as the main response hub. With significant investment in our fleet and mobile technology, our officers are now fully equipped to operate effectively across Dalbeattie and the surrounding areas without the need for a physical base in the town.”
“By utilising these resources, officers spend less time in a station and more time out in the community, ensuring they are visible, accessible and responsive to local needs.”
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