Police teams across the Civil Nuclear Constabulary’s (CNC) Scottish sites have been commended for their professionalism and commitment as they continue to operate through a prolonged period of snow, ice and severe winter conditions.
With further storms forecast, officers and staff at a number of locations, including Dounreay, St Fergus, Garlogie and Torness, have worked through challenging travel and weather conditions to ensure policing and public safety services have continued without interruption.
Chief Constable Simon Chesterman said “The conditions our officers and staff across Scotland have been working in over recent weeks have been genuinely challenging. Despite this, they have continued to deliver vital policing services safely, professionally and with real determination.
“Many people have gone above and beyond – working longer hours, helping colleagues affected by travel disruption, and taking practical steps to support local communities. These efforts demonstrate the professionalism and resilience of the CNC and our commitment to keeping people safe.”
At Dounreay, where heavy snowfall, drifting snow and freezing temperatures have created particularly difficult conditions, teams worked together to keep essential training and operational facilities safe and usable.
Staff carried out extensive clearance work to ensure activity could continue while maintaining high safety standards, with some officers working extended shifts to maintain services despite travel challenges.
Across the area, careful planning helped ensure work was organised around officer welfare and safety, allowing services to be delivered with minimal disruption despite the severe weather.
At St Fergus and Garlogie, officers adapted to difficult travel conditions by supporting one another and using specialist vehicles to maintain a strong local presence. Teams also carried out welfare checks on isolated residents and helped deliver essential supplies to people who were unable to leave their homes.
Although conditions at Torness have been less severe, officers there have remained on standby and fully prepared to respond should the weather worsen.
The CNC continues to monitor the situation closely and has plans in place to ensure policing and public safety services remain resilient as winter conditions continue.