Implications

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Delivery of the commitments within the plan remains dependent on securing adequate funding from Scottish Government.

PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONS

There are personnel implications associated with this paper. Police Scotland’s officers and staff will be directly involved in, and impacted by delivery of the plan. The priorities for policing, objectives and activity set out within the plan will guide service and individual objectives.

Police Scotland’s transformational journey to a new operating model will re-shape the organisation , which will likely have an impact on our workforce. We remain committed to supporting the wellbeing our staff and officers throughout this period of change.

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

S35 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 means that the Chief Constable is statutorily required to prepare an Annual Police Plan (APP) for each yearly period beginning on 1 April.

REPUTATIONAL IMPLICATIONS

Successful delivery of the commitments within the APP and progress on overall service will have reputational implications for Police Scotland.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Commitments and activity described in the APP are intended to improve outcomes for individuals and communities across Scotland.

EQUALITIES IMPLICATIONS

An Equalities and Human Rights Impact Assessment (EqHRIA),
Island and Remote Area Assessment (IsRAA) in line with Islands
(Scotland) Act 2018 and Child Rights and Wellbeing Screening Sheet have been completed and we will continue to monitor impact throughout the year.

ENVIRONMENT IMPLICATIONS

An Environmental Impact Assessment has been conducted for the APP and we will continue to monitor throughout the year.