This report provides members of the Forensic Services Committee with an overview of the Biometrics Landscape and Governance Update. 

This report sets out the current position to consolidate the SPA FS Biometrics Strategy. The current primary focus relates to Fingerprints and DNA -biometric samples with which SPA FS has direct engagement.
This paper covers:

• Key principles of our SPA FS Biometric Strategy
• Police Scotland Approach – SPA FS Integration
• Home Office – SPA FS Collaboration
• SPA FS Biometrics Working Group