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
The Board's Approach
Provide strategic, effective non-executive leadership of policing. Working with the Executive and leadership teams of policing to provide both support and challenge to ensure policing is effective, efficient and forward-looking. Promoting best practice, research and debate around the future of policing in Scotland and championing the growth of evidence and data.
Demonstrate and promote transparent governance and oversight of policing which is effective, proportionate, reflective of the public interest, consistent with the Authority’s statutory duties and sufficiently adaptable to respond to changing circumstances.
Promote and communicate the Authority’s role clearly and confidently, building relations with stakeholders and seeking input from relevant parties on the issues of public interest facing policing.