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Who are Police Scotland?
Police Scotland is the national police force for Scotland, responsible for law enforcement across the entire country. They were formed in 2013 by merging eight regional forces, aiming for a more unified and efficient service. In this story, they are leading the search for Cliff Dobbie, demonstrating their role in protecting public safety.
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