Report Summary
Approved Minute from the Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority held on 22 August 2024. The Minute was approved at the meeting on 26 September 2024.
Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 26 September 2024
Date : 26 September 2024
Location : Caledonian Suite, COSLA, Verity House, 19 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh, EH12 5BH
SPA CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT
Members considered the report which detailed activities involving SPA corporate staff since the previous Authority Meeting. Lynn Brown (LBrown) highlighted a number of key points as detailed in the paper.
In discussion the following matters were raised:
• Regarding anti-social behaviour, LBrown committed to seek further information on whether the Anti-Social Behaviour Working Group are considering the recent public disorder which has taken place across other parts of the UK. Tom Halpin confirmed SPA and Police Scotland had provided information to the group, and the group will report direct to Ministers in 2025. He confirmed that a significant focus of the group is data relating to reporting. DCCConnors confirmed policing anti-social behaviour is routinely included in local policing plans and discussed within internal groups.
In concluding the item, LBrown advised of her intention to retire in Autumn 2025, following six years in post in a permanent and interim position. LBrown confirmed she would help the new Chair settle in and help recruit a new Chief Executive Officer. The Chair thanked LBrown for her work and for her willingness to remain in post to help the new Chair.
Members noted the report and agreed the following action:
20240822-BM-001: to seek further info on whether they are considering recent public disorder across other parts of the UK.