A TOP COP from Dunfermline is calling for the public to remain alert but not alarmed as a terrorist attack on Scotland remains “highly likely”.
Almost two weeks on from the attacks in Paris, which killed at least 130129 people, Deputy Chief Constable Iain Livingstone met religious and community leaders and politicians to highlight that Police Scotland is striving to keep people safe.
The overall threat remains at "severe" and while this means an attack is “highly likely”, he said there was “no specific threat to Scotland” at this time. 
However There have been reports of 64 hate crimes across the country since the tragedies in France and Mr Livingstone said: “While we cannot say how many of these were motivated by last week’s events, these are 64 crimes too many and are not in-keeping with our traditions of a multicultural Scotland. 
“People of all the faiths, and of none, should live in a Scotland that is free from hate crime and discrimination. The vast majority of Scotland respects the rule of law and welcomes diversity across the communities we live in. Collectively, it is individuals and communities that defeat terrorism, which is why we must sustain the strong relationships that exist in Scotland between our communities and their police service.”
He added that although the public shouldn’t be alarmed, they are encouraged to remain vigilant, alert and avoid complacency.
“Although the threat level has not changed, we know there has been an increased level of activity in Europe,” he said. “This is matched by increased action by the police and security services.
“Police Scotland is active across the country dealing with the threat. We have visible patrols in our communities to maximise safety and minimise the risks that face us and we are also active in areas that are not always visible.”