Report Summary
Our advisors have analysed HMICS's Thematic Review of Policing Mental Health in Scotland. This item discusses the recent review conducted by HMICS into the policing of complex mental health-related incidents and impacts on workforce concern. It discusses the need for a whole-system response; highlights findings related to leadership, vision, and delivery; and identifies recommendations with relevance to policing oversight
External Sources
- BBC News - Mental health calls impacting police effectiveness, report says – 18 October 2023
- Scottish Government - Mental health and wellbeing strategy: delivery plan 2023-2025 – 7 November 2023
- Scottish Government - What Works? Collaborative Police and Health interventions for mental health distress – 16 August 2018
