Item 10

ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING – OPERATION TALLA/UNICORN

Members considered the report which provided an overview of the formal debrief reports for Operation Talla and Operation Unicorn. DCCGraham highlighted a number of key points as detailed in the paper.

In discussion the following matters were raised:
• Members sought comment on learning for future cross-jurisdiction plans and heard Police Scotland are involved in the Covid-19 enquiry and learning will be incorporated from this. DCCConnors added that partner relationships strengthened during Operation Unicorn and there was increased clarity on roles and responsibilities.
• Members noted the report shows the ability to work at pace but questioned how that is captured given demands on policing. DCCGraham confirmed Police Scotland were committed to recognising the pace of response and building it into future planning.
• The Chair referred to policing of protests, noting they have high profile commentary at the time, but there is minimal reporting afterwards. CCLivingstone responded that commentary through social media and other forums was a challenge but Police Scotland would always follow due process and the rule of law. CCLivingstone advised resolution on high profile cases can sometimes take time but he felt the vast majority of people in Scotland look at circumstances and can filter out unfair and impartial representations made.

The Authority RESOLVED to:
• NOTE the report