Ayrshire Police took the knee to raise awareness of Black Lives Matter.
Chief Superintendent Faroque Hussain is pictured lining up with fellow officers outside the police headquarters in the symbolic act in relation to the international human rights movement that campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards black people.
Black Lives Matter regularly holds protests speaking out against police killings of black people, and broader issues such as racial profiling, police brutality, and racial inequality - and has returned to prominence this week following the tragic death of George Floyd.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged the country not to gather for mass protests against racism because of the coronavirus crisis.
Ms Sturgeon said coming together in mass gatherings was "simply not safe" and "poses a real risk to life" as she recommended that people should instead find alternative ways of making their voices heard.
A protest originally lined up for Glasgow's George Square on Sunday has now been changed to Glasgow Green, in order to make it easier to maintain social distancing.
However, a local woman is encouraging others in the community to get involved in the Black Lives Matter campaign from their homes this Sunday.
Kelise Bryceland has contacted the 'News' and urged people to take part from the safety of their own homes. For more information, go here
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