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Quickly search tools, legislation and key reference sections from one clean interface.
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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.
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
Everything you need, right where you need it
PS Handbook brings common operational references into a polished, searchable and readable format.
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.
Product preview
See the key tools in context
Real screenshots from the latest app UI, shown with a clear hierarchy rather than a flat gallery.
Charge Builder
Structured wording support without leaving the app
Charge Builder pairs offence search, practical prompts and completion guidance in a readable workflow.
Crime - Essential Elements
Offence points presented for fast scanning
Common offences are grouped with clear points to prove and structured completion guidance.
Direct Measures
Practical disposal reference in a focused view
Direct Measures keeps road traffic and disposal information organised, readable and easy to return to.
Operational tools
Road traffic and practical reference tools
Detailed operational tools sit inside the same calm, consistent app experience.
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.
Direct Measures
Endorsable and non-endorsable disposal reference.
Broader app capability
A cleaner way to browse, search and return
Search, favourites and reference areas make the handbook feel practical for repeated use.
Search Legislation
Search across relevant legislation and results.
Favourites
Save key tools and sections for quick access.
All Reference Tools
Browse available tools from a single view.
General Topics
Core powers, procedure and reference topics.
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.
PS Handbook
Independent reference app
One-time purchase £5.99
Available now
One-time purchase: £5.99. No subscription. No account required.
Works offline after installation.
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.