05-08-2025
Staff and officers at Rutherglen police station to be moved
Police Scotland announced that response officers and staff based at the Rutherglen police station in South Lanarkshire will be relocated to the nearby Cambuslang station on Wednesday, August 6.
The force say the move comes following a series of health and safety issues at the Rutherglen office and that the decision to do so 'was not made lightly'.
The building is said to be in a poor condition and is no longer fit for operational purposes.
Police Scotland noted that if a proposal is made to dispose of the Rutherglen station, a public consultation will be held.
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Superintendent Julie Davenport said: 'We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our officers and staff.
'The decision to move officers was not made lightly, but the health and safety of our colleagues must come first.
'We want to reassure the public that despite this move, there will be no disruption to the level of service provided, covering Cambuslang and Rutherglen.
'We have carried out work to ensure Cambuslang police station is fully equipped to support our officers and staff and to maintain a high standard of service to the public.
'Officers will start their shifts at Cambuslang police station and will remain active out in the community as they do now.
'Our officers are fully mobile, equipped with advanced technology, allowing them to patrol and respond effectively without relying on a fixed location.
'Our officers spend the majority of their shift out in the community – that will not change. At this stage, no decision has been made regarding the future of Rutherglen, including any potential disposal.
'If a proposal is made to dispose of Rutherglen police station in the future, a public consultation would be opened.
'This move aligns with our Estates Masterplan, which aims to modernise the policing estate across the country, from a place of reduction and decline, to one of investment in our communities and our people.
'Officers will continue to be on patrol in the Rutherglen area, and we would encourage anyone to approach them with any issues.
'For non-emergencies and general enquiries, members of the public can call 101, and 999 in the event of an emergency.'
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Rutherglen police station was the base for response officers who deal with emergency and non-emergency incidents in the area.
It was also used by community officers who cover both Rutherglen and Cambuslang.
Police Scotland reassured the public that there will be no change in the service provided to the local community.
The front counter at Rutherglen police station will close at 6pm on Tuesday, August 5, and the front counter at Cambuslang police station will open at 8am on Wednesday, August 6.
Those who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, or cannot communicate via speech can utilise the text relay service on 18001101.
For emergencies, British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact police on 999 BSL.
For non-emergencies, BSL users can use Contact Scotland BSL.
Both sites are free to use.
