Police Scotland is rolling out new 'improved and updated' ID in the wake of Sarah Everard's murder.
The force says that the new warrant and authorisation cards are more difficult to replicate thanks to additional security features.
Officers and staff are also being urged to provide a clear, up to date, photograph for use on the cards.
If their image is over ten years old, a new photo will be required.
Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Taylor said: “The provision of new warrant and authorisation cards is an important opportunity to ensure identification includes clear, up to date, images of officers and staff.
“The new identification also includes enhanced security features which makes it harder to replicate.
“Officers work all across Scotland, every minute of every day to help people and will approach any member of the public who appears distressed or vulnerable, to offer support and assistance.
“The onus is on policing to build and maintain the public confidence and consent critical to our legitimacy and our ability to keep our communities and citizens safe.
“Officers will always carry identification and will be happy to provide further reassurance about who they are and their reason for speaking with someone if requested, including through the new verification process introduced on 2 October.”
The new warrant and authorisation cards also feature the Police Scotland logo, a hologram and the signature of Chief Constable Iain Livingstone.
The cards will be rolled-out in the coming weeks, say police.
It comes in the wake of Sarah Everard's death at the hands of a Metropolitan Police officer.
Wayne Couzens strangled Sarah Everard with his police belt after kidnapping her under the guise of a fake arrest for allegedly breaking lockdown rules.
The 48-year-old was handed a whole life order for the "grotesque" killing of the 33-year-old marketing executive which horrified the nation.
