Community Police Officers will be carrying out a Rural Crime Initiative in Midlothian 25th March and 7th May 2017
As part of this initiative, officers will be working with farm staff, Natural Heritage Service Officers and volunteers within the Pentland Hills Regional Park and Penicuik Estate Ranger Service. Officers will also be carrying out quad bike patrols, providing information and advice to dog walkers and members of the public.
Sheep worrying does not only refer to animals being attacked or injured, but also includes animals being disturbed or chased. Spring is a crucial period for lamb development and disturbance can have adverse or fatal effects on their survival.
To help the farmers, and enable you and your canine friends to enjoy the countryside, we'd advise that you do not take your dog into fields where there are lambs, calves or other young animals. Keep your dog under control in areas that you're unfamiliar with, or where there are livestock.
Unfortunately, sheep worrying is common at this time of the year so please help us to make a difference and report all incidents of livestock worrying by calling Police Scotland on 101; always dialling 999 in an emergency.
Please visit the following web address for more information on Rural Crime Prevention: http://www.scotland.police.uk/assets/pdf/keep_safe/rural-prevention-booklet
click on link to read March 2017 Police Report
Public urged to be sheep wise - please click on link to watch VIDEO!
WARNING: VIDEO CONTAINS IMAGES SOME PEOPLE MAY FIND UPSETTING
