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.
SPA CHAIR’S REPORT
The Chair took his report as read and thanked the Scottish Police Federation for the invitation to attend the Bravery Awards and paid tribute to those Officers recognised.
In discussion the following matters were raised:
• Alasdair Hay confirmed the Policing Performance Committee will take over the main oversight of the revised model of policing work. The Committee will scrutinise progress of the business plan on a six-monthly basis, starting December 2024.
• The Chair commented that in making the case to Scottish Government for a significantly increased capital funding, it was highlighted that Police Scotland is one of the few public sector organisations that has gone through significant structural reform and is now a national asset. The Chair stated that he felt that organisations who have delivered reform should be rewarded. The Chair advised that an increased capital budget over next 10 years would make a difference to the public view of policing, experience of Officers and staff and public safety.
Members noted the report and agreed to stand down the Revised Model of Policing Oversight Group, and stand up the Commonwealth Games Oversight Group and membership.