Report Summary
Following a request from the Criminal Justice Committee on 19 April 2024, the Scottish Police Authority has provided information outlining the Authority's oversight of health and safety and covert policing.
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Meeting
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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 23 May 2024
Date : 23 May 2024
Location : The Grand Hall, Merchants House, 7 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BA
Dear Convener
I am writing in response to a request, received on 23 April 2024, for a briefing following media reports.
The media report relates to a live operational investigation. The Authority’s Chair, Martyn Evans requested and received a high-level verbal briefing from Deputy Chief Constable Alan Speirs about this matter shortly after an article appeared in the Sunday Mail on Sunday 14 April. I have been informed that this matter is subject of both a live criminal and conduct investigation. In this regard, the Authority is aware that there are currently two officers suspended and appropriate wellbeing measures are in place to support those affected. This is a proportionate level of engagement with the Authority regarding an operational matter to have attracted media or public attention.
