Report Summary
Approved Minute from the Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority held on 30 November 2023. The Minute was approved at the meeting on 22 February 2024.
Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 22 February 2024
Date : 22 February 2024
Location : The Grand Hall, Merchants House, 7 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BA
People Strategy and Strategic Workforce Plan
Members considered the report which sought approval for the People Strategy 2024-2027, Strategic Workforce Plan, and their respective implementation plans. Katy Miller (KMiller) highlighted a number of key points as detailed in the paper.
In discussion the following matters were raised:
• The People Committee Chair confirmed the Committee recommended both the People Strategy and Strategic Workforce Plan for approval, on the basis that they are iterative. The Committee will continue to receive dashboard and workforce information, and discussion is richer by having staff associations present.
• The Chair noted it was fit for purpose and will be beneficial so long as it remains an iterative document. KMiller agreed that Police Scotland are keen to start progressing work but will respond to workforce demand in terms of prioritisation.
• Members received assurance that Police Scotland will strive to build trust to allow officers and staff to disclose personal information such as hidden disabilities and protected characteristics. The People Committee Chair confirmed the Committee will monitor this work.
• Members questioned how performance will be embedded and heard the implementation plan details that work is required on measuring success and aligning within strategic outcomes.
The Authority RESOLVED to:
• APPROVE the People Strategy and Strategic Workforce Plan.
