Published Date: Oct 2nd, 2025
Glenrothes Area Committee members have agreed to continue funding a dedicated police officer for another year, helping to tackle anti-social behaviour and violent crime in the town.
The decision follows a rise in incidents across parts of Glenrothes, which led to the formation of the Glenrothes Linked Together (GLT) partnership in 2023 – a joint initiative between the council and Police Scotland aimed at improving community safety.
As part of the partnership, two dedicated police officers were introduced – one funded by the council and the other by Police Scotland. Their work has already made a noticeable impact, particularly in the town centre. 
The officers are also part of the Glenrothes Street Work Network – an operational partnership involving Police Scotland, Fife Council Youth Workers, YMCA Youth Workers, Clued-Up Youth Workers, and the Community Safety Team. This collaborative, on-the-ground approach ensures that support and intervention are delivered directly where it's needed most, helping to build trust and reduce incidents among young people.
Councillor John Beare, Convener of the Glenrothes Area Committee, said: “I’m delighted that members have agreed to continue funding one of the GLT officer posts. The partnership is clearly making a difference. Since their introduction, we’ve seen a significant drop in calls and recorded incidents of anti-social and violent behaviour in the town centre.
“Having dedicated officers working closely with our community ward police teams ensures a joined-up approach to tackling concerns. I’m confident this continued investment will help further reduce crime and improve safety across Glenrothes.”
