Western Division

Situated between the Highlands and Lowlands and set in the midst of some of Scotland's finest countryside, Perth & Kinross is one of the most desirable parts of Scotland in which to live. The city of Perth forms the hub of the area and is a major retail and business centre strategically situated on main roads and rail links.

Perth can be reached by 90% of the population of Scotland in 90 minutes, making it widely and easily accessible.

Western Division is responsible for the effective policing of some 2,000 square miles (5,200 square kilometers) of land and a population base of some 133,000 people.

The Command Team is headed up by Chief Superintendent Hamish Macpherson who is assisted by Superintendent Jim Leslie who is in charge of operational activity within the division and Chief Inspector Andy McCann who is responsible for support functions.

The team also includes Detective Chief Inspector Colin Gall who heads up the divisional C.I.D. function and Inspector Emma Bowman who leads the Road Policing Unit.

The command team is based at the Divisional Headquarters building situated in Perth's Barrack Street.

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