Report Summary
This is the approved Minute from the Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority held on 28 November 2024. The Minute was approved at the meeting on 20 February 2025.
Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 20 February 2025
Date : 20 February 2025
Location : The Grand Hall, Merchants House, 7 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BA - Anyone requiring lift access should enter via the George Square entrance.
FORENSIC SERVICES DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Members considered the report which provided an update on key activities across Forensic Services. Fiona Douglas (FDouglas) highlighted a number of key points as detailed in the paper.
In discussion the following matters were raised:
• Members were informed the cost for the long-term model for criminal toxicology have been fully accounted for but are not in the 25/26 request for funding as investment is required beyond that. Current timescales are for progression to full business case which will take 12-18 months and beyond that there will be a significant period of implementation. There is currently an improvement plan in place and Forensic Services continue to work with outsourcing partners within budget.
• The Authority heard the long-term model was a top priority of the Forensic Services Committee.
• The Authority praised the outcomes of the recent BDO audit on Forensic Services performance management.
• The Chair thanked Paul Edie for his involvement in the Forensic Services Parliamentary Engagement evening which took place on 20 November 204. The Chair encouraged Police Scotland to arrange similar events.
Members noted the report.