Quashing crime for Auld Lang Syne. The sirens are blaring and the bells are ringing as the nation's favourite force work a New Year's shift. These cops are honking horns for Hogmanay and banging up bams for the bells - on the streets, at functions, down the station and in cyberspace. Their duties include everything from checking ceilidhs to making sure steak pies are legal. Even Chief Miekelson is working hard on Hogmanay, urging all Scotland to party responsibly on the biggest blowout night of the year. Raising a glass to getting mad with it in a sensible manner. Slanj!

It's all kicking off for the Euros! And the nation's favourite force are lining up in the ideal formation to deal with everything from rule violation to public jubilation. Crime won't sit on the subs bench just because a big football tournament is taking place. The squad get their game face on to see some action in the field, on the road, online and on the beat. These cops are on the ball to tackle scams, flashpoints and security checks while assisting famous faces and keeping an eye on public hotspots.

On the ground at the local station, Bobby needs urgent police assistance from Officer Karen on tournament etiquette. At the top of high command, head coach Chief Miekelson delivers advice to the Scottish people on the optimum way to stay legal and to the Scotland side on the best way to win the tournament.

Before the public goes to the polls, Scotland's most fairminded man, Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson, straddles Scotia on a democratic odyssey.

Mixing comedy, politics and travelogue, Miekelson grills party leaders, meets the great Scottish people, questions candidates, talks truth to power and covers all the big issues ahead of the Scottish Parliament election. The Chief also examines what the notion of democracy means today. Remaining neutral throughout, Scotland's ultimate policeman uncovers all the crucial evidence you need before you cast your vote for the Scottish Parliament.

The Chief kicks-off his rugby-themed anti-crime campaign with the help of Scotland legend Gavin Hasting, while traffic cops Singh and McKirdy expertly utilise a dinosaur grabber in the name of socially distanced policing. Call responder Maggie Le Beau is well versed in the rudest place names on the map, and rural reorganisation has repercussions for the key partnership of McIntosh and Mackay.

Cool-headed cybercop Archie Pepper gets a new colleague and is soon overcome by red-hot passion. Meanwhile, urban beat team Fletcher and McLaren de-escalate a celebrity fracas in a city centre chippy, while Bobby desperately seeks advice from Officer Karen on his face covering. And the traffic cops lift a street vigilante planting greenery in potholes.

City cops Jack McLaren and Sarah Fletcher are called upon to deal with a delivery driver in distress. Hugh McKirdy saves a bride-to-be stranded at the roadside - only for his heartstrings to be pulled when her veil is lifted. Bobby and Officer Karen are locked in down at the station when new security measures cause confusion, Ken Beattie crushes a criminal in the cinema and Jane Mackay considers ending her partnership with Charlie McIntosh.

Vigilant beat cops Fletcher and McLaren recover the same drugs twice, while Officer Karen sees some action when blood is spilt at a political summit. Acting Sergeant Ken Beattie can't please everyone or anyone with his socially distanced community quiz, while an eco-aware Chief Miekelson ensures his force have a bigger carbon footprint than the bams. 

In this episode, the Chief is keen to make amends for a slip of the tongue and keeps digging deeper as his extended apology lasts forever. The traffic cops make a big noise to salute the key workers, while the rural police handle a massive marrow bust-up at the horticultural show, and Officer Karen finally sees some fresh air. 

Christmas message from Chief Cameron Miekelson, who reminds viewers that, among the pandemic pandemonium, there are a few small triumphs that the people of Scotland can be grateful for.

The Scot Squad Chief embraces the norm of the now. A mix of lifestyle tips and legal advice covering everything from normal sport to normal drinking.