Police Scotland will step up patrols across the country to ensure people stick to new lockdown rules.
The country's top cop said he would maximise the "visible presence" of his officers to act as a deterrent to people tempted to breach the stay at home rule introduced this week.
Chief Constable Iain Livingstone warned Scots they would face arrest if they engaged in "wilful and blatant offences" by not sticking to the tough new restrictions introduced this week.
He revealed more than 7,000 fixed penalty notices had been issued to members of the public since the introduction of the first lockdown in March, with 550 people being arrested.
Speaking at the Scottish Government's daily media briefing, Livingstone said: "This is a critical time in the country's response to the pandemic. To support the public health imperative, I will maximise policing's visible presence in our communities and on our roads.
"I'll do that to help people and offer reassurance - but also to act as a deterrent to those who may be thinking of breaching restrictions.
"Although restrictions have changed again, the approach of Police Scotland has not changed. Our response has been, and will remain, proportionate, reasonable and fair.
"Officers overwhelmingly discharge these new responsibilities with compassion and common sense - but be reassured, if officers encounter wilful and blatant offences, they will continue to act decisively and enforce the law."
Speaking alongside the Chief Constable, Nicola Sturgeon shared a message to potential victims of domestic abuse who may be reluctant to leave home during lockdown.
"We know that during a period of lockdown, there is a very real risk that those who are already experiencing domestic abuse will feel especially isolated and vulnerable," she said.
“So I want to take this opportunity to emphasise a few really important points.
“Firstly, the lockdown restrictions do not prevent you from leaving your home if you are escaping domestic abuse or if you’re taking other measures to protect yourself.
“Secondly, Police Scotland will respond to every report of domestic abuse and they are continuing to treat this issue as a priority.”
Sturgeon added: “Fundamentally, it’s unacceptable that for some people home is not the place of safety it should be.
“So for anyone who’s experiencing domestic abuse, I want you to know that services are still open and urge you to seek help.”
