Pat Shearer

“The chief constable of Dumfries and Galloway has highlighted a fall in reported crime of nearly 11%.”

“The figures reveal reported crimes down by 604 which equates to a reduction of about 11%.”

“There were 89 fewer crimes involving violence and indecency.”

“Detection rates for the year were 61% which Mr Shearer said was the highest in Scotland.”

“He said that was building on an approach the police had been working on for the past 10 years.”

“We currently have the lowest crime rates we've had for the last 30 years, we've got the highest detection rates, and that doesn't happen by accident.”