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The Scottish Police Authority governs Police Scotland under the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012, publishing annual and strategic police plans, annual reports and accounts, board and committee minutes and action logs to a single publication library. The library also carries the response side of HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) recommendations: the improvement plans and progress updates HMICS's own site does not itself publish, matched here back to the HMICS report each one responds to.

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Report

Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 - Annual Reporting 22/23

This report describes how the Authority has had regard to island communities in carrying out its functions over the period April 2022 - March 2023.
PDF ↗ 21 Jul 2023

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FOI 2023/24-019 - Data Protection and GDPR information

Issued 30 June 2023, this FOI response provides Data Protection and GDPR information. Note: Attachments have not been uploaded with this response due to the number and file size. These can be requested by contacting FO…
PDF ↗ 18 Jul 2023

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FOI 2023/24-018 - Finance and procurement information

Issued 5 July 2023, this FOI response provides finance and procurement information held and explains why some of the information is exempt from disclosure.
PDF ↗ 18 Jul 2023

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FOI 2023/24-017 - Communications on matters of holding the Chief Constable to account

Issued 12 June 2023, this FOI response advises that the request exceeds the cost of compliance and provides advice on information available publicly which may be of interest.
PDF ↗ 29 Jun 2023

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FOI 2023/24-014 - Reports on data and correspondence

Issued 19 June 2023, this FOI response advises that part of the request exceeds the cost of compliance and confirms that correspondence requested is not held by the Scottish Police Authority.
PDF ↗ 28 Jun 2023

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FOI 2023/24-009(2) - RPE / Clean shaven policy

Issued 16 June 2023, this FOI response provides correspondence concerning the RPE / clean shaven policy and explains why some of the information is exempt from disclosure.
PDF ↗ 27 Jun 2023

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FOI 2023/24-009 - RPE / Clean shaven policy

Issued 5 June 2023, this FOI response provides correspondence concerning the RPE / clean shaven policy and explains why some of the information is exempt from disclosure.
PDF ↗ 27 Jun 2023

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FOI 2023/24-015 - Tupe transfer 2012 - Information not held by SPA

Issued 5 June 2023, this FOI response confirms that information in relation to Tupe transfer in 2012 is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information.
PDF ↗ 23 Jun 2023

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FOI 2023/24-016 - Police Scotland vehicles out with Glasgow LEZ rules - Information not held by SPA

Issued 5 June 2023, this FOI response confirms that information on fleet is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information and a link provided to fleet details on…
PDF ↗ 22 Jun 2023

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Police Reform Information Sheet

Briefing document detailing the key benefits of police reform in Scotland after the publication of the strategic view of policing in England and Wales on 8 March 2022.
PDF ↗ 19 Jun 2023

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FOI 2023/24-013 - Telephony and contact centre contracts - Information not held by SPA

Issued 24 May 2023, this FOI response confirms that information on telephony and contact centre contracts is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information and li…
PDF ↗ 5 Jun 2023

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FOI 2023/24-012 - Officer ability to issue parking tickets - Information not held by SPA

Issued 24 May 2023, this FOI response confirms that information requested on officer ability to issue parking tickets is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold inform…
PDF ↗ 5 Jun 2023

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FOI 2023/24-011 - Officer time spent attending hospital with vulnerable adults - Information not held by SPA

Issued 19 May 2023, this FOI response confirms that information on time spent by officers attending Royal Edinburgh Hospital with vulnerable adults is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that P…
PDF ↗ 30 May 2023

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FOI 2023/24-010 - Stop and Search practices and data May 22 TD - Information not held by SPA

Issued 18 May 2023, this FOI response confirms that the information requested on stop and search practices and data is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold informat…
PDF ↗ 29 May 2023

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FOI 2023/24-005 - PR spend and Communications Officers employed 2018 TD

Issued 12 May 2023, this FOI response provides SPA Corporate and SPA Forensic Services spend on public relations and the number of Communications Officers employed, to date, since 2018.
PDF ↗ 23 May 2023

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FOI 2023/24-007 - Insurance of vehicles - Information not held by SPA

Issued 9 May 2023, this FOI response confirms that information on how service vehicles are insured against third party risks is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold…
PDF ↗ 18 May 2023

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FOI 2023/24-008 - Car parks attached to police stations - Information not held by SPA

Issued 5 May 2023, this FOI response confirms that information related to car parks attached to police stations is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information.
PDF ↗ 16 May 2023

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FOI 2023/24-006 - Costs for repairs/maintenance across Police Scotland estate - Information not held by SPA

Issued 4 May 2023, this FOI response confirms that estimated costs for repairs and maintenance across the Police Scotland estate is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may …
PDF ↗ 15 May 2023

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FOI 2023/24-004 - Crime statistics - Information not held by SPA

Issued 20 April 2023, this FOI response advises that information on statistics for driving related convictions is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information.
PDF ↗ 1 May 2023

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SPA Gaelic Language Plan 2023-28 English version

This document sets out how the Authority will, as a public body, will help create a sustainable future for Gaelic in Scotland between 2023 to 2028.
PDF ↗ 27 Apr 2023

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Police Scotland Performance Framework 2022/23

The 2022/23 Performance Framework is aligned to Police Scotland’s five strategic outcomes, underpinned by 15 strategic objectives as detailed in the Annual Police Plan 2021/22. During the development of the refreshed P…
PDF ↗ 27 Apr 2023 Policing Performance Committee

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Plana Gàidhlig airson 2023 gu 2028

Tha Plana Gàidhlig Ùghdarras Poilis na h-Alba airson 2023 gu 2028 a’ mìneachadh mar a chuidicheas an t-Ùghdarras, mar bhuidheann poblach, gus seasmhachd a chruthachadh don Ghàidhlig ann an Alba san àm ri teachd thar nan…
PDF ↗ 27 Apr 2023

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Joint Equalities Outcomes for Policing

Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority’s Equality Outcomes for 2021- 2023 will help us to better understand and improve equality within the workplace for our officers and staff, as well as in the communities …
PDF ↗ 27 Apr 2023 Board Meetings

Board minutes

Approved Minute and Agenda - Joint Research and Evidence Forum - October 2022

The approved minute and agenda from the October 2022 meeting of the Authority and Police Scotland Joint Research and Evidence Forum.
PDF ↗ 27 Apr 2023

Board minutes

Agenda - Joint Research and Evidence Forum - January 2023

The agenda from the January 2023 meeting of the Authority and Police Scotland Joint Research and Evidence Forum.
PDF ↗ 27 Apr 2023

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Senior Management Team Expenses - Q4 2021-22

This document details the expenses paid to the Senior Management Team of the Scottish Police Authority for the period 1 January 2022 - 31 March 2022 (Q4).
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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Senior Management Team Expenses - Q3 2022-23

This document details the expenses paid to the Senior Management Team of the Scottish Police Authority for the period 1 October 2022 - 31 December 2022 (Q3).
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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Senior Management Team Expenses - Q3 2021-22

This document details the expenses paid to the Senior Management Team of the Scottish Police Authority for the period 1 September 2021 - 31 December 2021 (Q3).
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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Senior Management Team Expenses - Q2 2022-23

This document details the expenses paid to the Senior Management Team of the Scottish Police Authority for the period 1 July 2022 - 30 September 2022 (Q2).
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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Senior Management Team Expenses - Q2 2021-22

This document details the expenses paid to the Senior Management Team of the Scottish Police Authority for the period 1 July 2021 - 30 September 2021 (Q2).
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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Senior Management Team Expenses - Q1 2022-23

This document details the expenses paid to the Senior Management Team of the Scottish Police Authority for the period 1 April 2022 - 30 June 2022 (Q1).
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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Senior Management Team Expenses - Q1 2021-22

This document details the expenses paid to the Senior Management Team of the Scottish Police Authority for the period 1 April 2021 - 30 June 2021 (Q1).
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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Forensic Strategy (2021-2026)

This strategy sets out the aspirations for Forensic Services to continue delivering world leading, high quality and value-for-money forensic services which better meet the needs of our criminal justice partners, and the…
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023 Forensics Services Committee

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FOI 2023/24-003 - Police attendance at reports of wellbeing concerns - Information not held by SPA

Issued 14 April 2023, this FOI response confirms that information regarding police attendance at reports of mental wellbeing concerns is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland…
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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FOI 2023/24-002 - Vehicles towed in Hawick - Information not held by SPA

Issued 12 April 2023, this FOI response confirms that information on vehicles towed in Hawick is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information.
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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FOI 2023/24-001 - Contractors working for Pertemps Recruitment - Information not held by SPA

Issued 11 April 2023, this FOI response advises that the Authority has no live placements of contractors working for Pertemps Recruitment.
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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FOI 2023-025 - Forensics use of 360° photography and 3D laser scanners

Issued 29 March 2023, this FOI response provides responses to a number of questions about the use of 360° photography by Forensic Services and devices used for this purpose.
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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FOI 2023-023R - Independent review of Complaints Handling, Investigations and Misconduct Issues in relation to Policing

Issued 5 April, this FOI response to a request for review partially upholds the original decision of the Authority. Advice is again provided that the Scottish Government are responsible for reporting progress on the imp…
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023 Complaints and Conduct Committee

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FOI 2023-022 - Police compensation claims - Information not held by SPA

Issued 27 March 2023, this FOI response advises that information on police compensation claims paid is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information.
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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FOI 2023-021 - Independent Review of Complaints Handling, Investigations and Misconduct Issues in relation to Policing

Issued 15 March 2023, this FOI response confirms that reporting on the recommendations set out in the Independent Review of Complaints Handling, Investigations and Misconduct Issues in Relation to Policing where there i…
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023 Complaints and Conduct Committee

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FOI 2023-020 - ICT Strategy and Procurement Strategy

Issued 2 March 2023, this FOI response advises that the Authority's Procurement Strategy is publicly available and provides a link. It also explains that the Authority does not have its own ICT Strategy/staff as ICT ser…
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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FOI 2023-019 - Fleet details - Information not held by SPA

Issued 24 February 2023, this FOI response confirms that information on fleet is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information and a link provided to fleet detai…
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023

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FOI 2023-018 - Statistical Reporting including NDAs report to Legal Committee Dec 2022

Issued 22 March 2023, this FOI response provides the Statistical Reporting including NDAs report presented to the Legal Committee on 13 December and explains why some of the information is exempt from disclosure.
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023 Legal Committee

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FOI 2023-017 - Operation Iona Update to Legal Committee Dec 22

Issued 28 February 2023, this FOI response provides the Operation Iona Update (re Rangers investigation) presented to the Legal Committee on 13 December 2022, and explains why some of the information is exempt from disc…
PDF ↗ 26 Apr 2023 Legal Committee

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