Series 4, Episode 5

Further details

Crime never sleeps, probably because the officers of the Scot Squad give it nightmares.

Canine courage is officially recognised by the force when PC Leanne Hunter is summoned to meet the Chief so her partner PD Bonzo can receive a medal.

Bobby's tummy troubles prove unsettling for Officer Karen while PCs Jack McLaren and Sarah Fletcher are outwitted by a runaway criminal skilled in optical illusions.

Promotion is on the radar for PC Surjit Singh as he's on the road to career development. As part of his continued evaluation, an Inspector joins him and PC Hugh McKirdy on patrol. However, it's Hugh who ends up bonding with the big-wig while nerves get the better of Surjit.

Archie Pepper is the ace on the remote investigations case and is all over the place using the latest facial recognition technology - with mixed results.

New cop on the block, PC Ken Beattie finds himself duped by the offer of free hugs from a stranger, The Chief is stumped by a new crime-fighting campaign; and countryside coppers, PC Charlie McIntosh and PC Jane MacKay find a spiritual connection in their latest investigation.

Broadcast details

Date

Wednesday 13th December 2017

Time

10:40pm

Channel

BBC One Scotland

Length

30 minutes