Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority with an overview of activities carried out by the Chair since the November 2023 Authority meeting and to seek approval for changes to the membership of committees/groups and the role of Vice Chair and the terms of reference and membership of the Revised Model of Policing of Scotland Oversight Group.
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Meeting
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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
Deputy Chief Constable Retirements, Recruitments and Designate.
Deputy Chief Constable Retirements
At the Authority meeting in November 2023 members took the opportunity to thank Deputy Chief Constable Designate (DCCD) Fiona Taylor for her renowned commitment and dedication to policing and in particular Police Scotland. DCCD Taylor retired on 9 February 2024, and the Authority wishes her well in her future endeavours.
In January 2024, DCC Malcolm Graham notified the Authority of his intention to retire in April 2024. I have thanked personally DCC Graham for his dedication, and commitment in the policing of Scotland over a long and very successful career. The Authority will have the opportunity to formally thank DCC Graham at the March 2024 Authority meeting.
Deputy Chief Constable Designate
The Authority met on 29 January 2024 to consider the post of Deputy Chief Constable Designate and has appointed DCC Jane Connors to the position. This is effective from Saturday 10 February 2024 and the Authority congratulates DCCD Connors on her appointment.
Deputy Chief Constable Recruitment
A recruitment campaign for a Deputy Chief Constable was launched on 1 December 2024. In January 2024, DCC Malcolm Graham also notified the Authority of his intention to retire in April 2024. The closing date for the recruitment campaign was therefore extended to 31 January 2024 to clarify that there are two vacancies at this rank and to allow further applications to be received.
The Selection Panel for these posts will be Chaired by myself, supported by the Chief Constable, Authority Member Alasdair Hay, and Usma Khan as the Independent Member. Interviews will take place in late February 2024, and we expect to announce the successful candidates in early March 2024.
