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Quickly search tools, legislation and key reference sections from one clean interface.
Available now for iPhone and Android
Your Handbook. On Duty. On Hand.
Fast, practical reference for policing in Scotland - built for quick access to legislation, powers, offences, road traffic tools, report wording support and essential operational references.
Independent reference app. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Police Scotland, COPFS, the Scottish Government or any legal body.
Fast lookup
Search tools, legislation and sections quickly.
Offline access
Core reference content is available on device.
£5.99
One-time purchase. No subscription.
Home Dashboard
Built for duty use
Structured, readable and practical information designed for fast reference when time matters.
Offline access
Access core reference content on device without relying on signal once installed.
Features
Real app tools, shown in context
The screenshots below are from the latest PS Handbook app UI and show how the key tools fit together.
Police Powers
Quick access to key powers and practical reference material.
Crime: Essential Elements
View common offences with clear points to prove and structured completion guidance.
Charge Builder
Build clearer charge wording prompts with supporting legislative considerations.
Road Traffic Tools
Speed limits, drink/drug limits, tyres, tachograph, towing, direct measures and more.
Search Everything
Find tools, sections and legislation quickly from one central search experience.
Report Assistant
Reference-style wording support for common report structures.
Direct Measures
Quick reference for relevant direct measures and disposal information.
Court & Reference Tools
Useful court, definitions and operational reference material in one place.
Charge Builder
Structured charge wording support
Charge Builder pairs search, offence selection and completion guidance in a readable workflow.
Crime - Essential Elements
Offence points made easier to scan
Common offences are grouped and presented with clear points to prove and completion guidance.
Road traffic tools
Road traffic references in practical app views
Direct Measures, Drink & Drug Limits and Overweight Vehicles show how detailed reference tools sit inside the same clean interface.
Search and reference
Move from dashboard to the right section quickly
Search Legislation, Favourites and All Reference Tools show the core experience: find, save and return to the reference material you need.
Screenshots
See PS Handbook in action
Real screenshots from the latest app UI, grouped to show the breadth of the product.
Core experience
Home Dashboard
Quick routes into the app's main tools and reference sections.
All Reference Tools
A single place to browse available reference tools.
General Topics
Core powers, procedure and reference topics in a clean list.
Search
Search legislation and reference results from one place.
Favourites
Saved sections and tools for quick return visits.
Advanced operational tools
Charge Builder
Offence search and structured wording support.
Essential Elements
Common offences arranged for quick offence-proofing.
Direct Measures
Endorsable and non-endorsable disposal reference.
Drink & Drug Limits
Scottish limits and comparison reference in one view.
Overweight Vehicles
Percentage calculator and vehicle weight reference.
Drug Classifications
Classifications and common drug references.
Knowledge Quiz
Topic-based quiz access across reference areas.
Purpose
Why PS Handbook exists
PS Handbook brings publicly available legislation and reference material together into a cleaner, faster and more accessible format. It is designed as a practical reference tool only and should always be used alongside official guidance, current legislation and professional judgement.
Independent and transparent
Clear about its role as a reference app, without claiming official status or endorsement.
Practical reference focus
Designed to help users find relevant information quickly, then verify where required.
Cleaner access on device
Reference material is organised for mobile use, with offline access after installation.
One-time purchase £5.99
Available now
One-time purchase: £5.99. No subscription. No account required.
Works offline after installation, with key reference content available on device.
Independent reference app
PS Handbook is an independent reference application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, approved by or connected to Police Scotland, COPFS, the Scottish Government, the UK Government, any court, legal authority or policing body. The app is provided for reference purposes only. Users should verify information against official sources, current legislation, force policy and legal guidance where required.