Report Summary
The Board of the Scottish Police Authority is a group of publicly appointed members with a collective responsibility as set out in the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 to deliver five core functions.
Each year, the Board agree areas of focus (objectives) to guide and prioritise their support and scrutiny of policing. For 2023/24, Board members remain concerned that the level of demand on the police and forensic service is not sustainable within the financial envelope available; we will seek greater evidence of fluctuations in demand across both. The Board will focus its efforts to:
- Maintain a balanced budget
- Support the development of a sustainable police and forensic service
In this publication you will find more information about the Board's priorities and approach.
Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 26 May 2022
Date : 26 May 2022
Location : online
Background
The Board of the Scottish Police Authority is a group of publicly appointed members with a collective responsibility as set out in the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 to deliver five core functions:
- to maintain the police service;
- to promote the policing principles set out in the 2012 Act;
- to promote and support continuous improvement in the policing of Scotland;
- to keep under review the policing of Scotland; and to hold the Chief Constable to account for the policing of Scotland
In addition, the Authority is responsible for the provision of Forensic Services to the criminal justice sector and an Independent Custody Visiting Service.