Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority with an overview of policing activities since the last Authority Meeting.
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Meeting
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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 28 November 2024
Date : 28 November 2024
Location : The Grand Hall, Merchants House, 7 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BA
Supporting officers and staff
Pay Award
We remain committed to achieving a fair outcome for officers and staff following the 4.75% pay award offers. Our colleagues work tirelessly every day to keep people safe across the country and it is right that their public service is recognised and rewarded.
I have been clear on my commitment to agree a fair offer for our colleagues. I respect the challenge from the staff associations which act on their behalf and hope for an effective resolution very soon.
In the meantime, I am confident our officers and staff will continue to demonstrate the highest levels of commitment to communities across Scotland.
Long Service and Good Conduct Awards
On Thursday, 10 October, I was grateful for the opportunity to personally thank and congratulate colleagues for the significant contribution they continue to make to public service.
Almost 800 years of collective policing experience was recognised during a Long Service and Good Conduct Awards ceremony for 39 officers, staff and special constables in Aberdeen last month. The ceremony was also grateful for the interest and support of Lord Provost Councillor David Cameron, a former Special Constable.
I greatly welcome such opportunities to meet with our people and continue to be hugely impressed by the passion and commitment they demonstrate.
Oath of Office
On 7 November we welcomed 253 probationers to the policing family as they took their oath of office at ceremonies across our estate. They will be ready to deploy in March next year and I thank every one of them for stepping forward to help safeguard Scotland’s communities.
This latest intake brings our officer establishment to 16,603 and adds to the strong pipeline of candidates we already have from our live recruitment campaign which has so far resulted in more than 850 applications being submitted.
The campaign tells the stories of real officers, how they have been able to apply their life skills and experience to the role of a police officer and why policing is a job like no other.
It launched in September and will run until the end of March next year.
