The legislation makes it clear that the purpose of policing is to work in partnership to improve the safety and wellbeing of people and communities in Scotland and to promote“measures to prevent crime, harm and disorder.”That is a significant shift from the Police (Scotland) Act 1967, in which the main duty of police officers was“to guard, patrol and watch”.Two years ago, we were visiting our European neighbours to learn about reform; now they are coming to see us.Partnership working is at the heart of Police Scotland’s approach to policing in Scotland.