PS Officer Handbook

PS Officer Handbook is a professional digital reference tool built to support with operational and day-to-day policing duties.

Designed for frontline use, the app provides structured, searchable access to key legislation, procedures, and core operational topics — all in one place and available offline once loaded.

Whether you are a probationer building knowledge, an experienced officer refreshing legislation, or preparing reports, PS Officer Handbook helps you find what you need quickly and confidently.

Key Features:

• Quick access to core legislation and policing topics
• Smart search across offences and legal references
• Structured topic navigation for fast decision support
• Favourites system for frequently used material
• Fully offline functionality after initial load
• Report templates
• Clean, professional interface designed for operational environments

This app is intended as a reference aid only and does not replace official policy, legal advice, or supervisory guidance. Officers should always consult official Police Scotland publications and Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service guidance where appropriate.

PS Officer Handbook is independently developed to support professional development and operational confidence, aiming to provide on the spot access to legislation and other useful operational information regardless of signal.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
This app is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Police Scotland, the Scottish Government, or any UK government body. It is an independently developed reference tool created to support professional learning and operational confidence.

All legislation and public guidance referenced within the app is sourced from official UK government publications and publicly available materials, including:

• UK Legislation – https://www.legislation.gov.uk

• Scottish Legislation – https://www.legislation.gov.uk/scotland

• Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service – https://www.copfs.gov.uk

• Police Scotland – https://www.scotland.police.uk

• Scottish Courts & Tribunals Service – https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk

Version 1.9.8 expands your reference tools and improves everyday use.

• New Digital Policing tool with evidence prompts, powers guidance and searchable quick references.
• New Drugs reference tool with search and category filters.
• Complete offline PG9 Vehicle Defects reference with document search and zoom.
• Expanded quiz questions, simpler topic selection and clearer answer feedback.
• Faster Search and Ask PS, plus expanded Foreign Drivers guidance.
• Ten Second Triage added to First Aid and METHANE & Major Incidents.
• Clearer driving licence, number plate, vehicle examination and weight-plate illustrations.
• Compatibility, reliability and navigation improvements.