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This year will mark the first time officers will be equipped with body-worn video cameras as part of a national roll out of the technology. Assistant Chief Constable Tim Mairs said: "Last year saw a reduction in serious disorder offences and a dramatic reduction in the number of officers injured. "However, we still saw unacceptable levels of violence and disorder in parts of Glasgow and Edinburgh, leaving communities in these areas in a state of fear and alarm. "This was wholly unacceptable, and we immediately launched a major criminal investigation to identify those responsible and bring them to justice." He welcomed the decision to introduce more FCZs this year. "We're encouraged by that and we'll work with partners and communities to ensure that we're able to enforce those," he said. "The intention behind them is to ensure communities aren't disrupted, including animals and vulnerable people. So that's a really positive thing." Glasgow's firework control zones will cover parts of Broomhouse, Govanhill and Pollokshields from 1 November to 10 November. Community Safety Minister Siobhan Brown said: "Misuse of fireworks puts communities and emergency services at risk and will not be tolerated. "While Police Scotland reported a reduction in serious disorder on Bonfire Night last year, the Scottish government will continue to support the police and courts in taking firm action against those who do break the law."
