Scottish Police Authority
Policing in the Public Interest.
Who We Are
The Authority is the primary governance body for policing in Scotland. We aim to increase public trust and confidence in policing through accountable, proportionate and transparent oversight and scrutiny.
What We Do
The Authority sets strategy, scrutinises and reports on performance, supports continuous improvement activity, and listens to what the public and our partners are saying about policing in Scotland. The Authority also delivers an Independent Custody Visiting Scotland Scheme and Forensic Services.
Authority response to 2026-27 Scottish Budget
The proposed budget presented to Parliament by the Scottish Government for 2026-27 represents an uplift in both revenue and capital for 2026-27.
Budget proposed for policing 2026-27
The Authority has responded to the proposed budget presented to Parliament by the Scottish Government for 2026-27.
Meeting Schedule
Next meeting :
Complaints and Conduct Committee
Date : 27 January 2026
Location : Private Session
Accessing Our Information
The Authority is committed to ensuring our information is open and accessible to the public. We publish as much information as possible on our website and our publication scheme sets out clearly what information we hold and how you can access it.