Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority with an overview of business progressed through the meetings which have met 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
Policing Together Oversight Group
MAIN ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Priorities & Target Outcomes
Policing Together Progress Report
Policing Together – Communities Pillar
Independent Reference Group
Culture Dashboard Demonstration
Part-time/ Flexible Working – Police Officer Data
KEY ISSUES RAISED
Members of the Oversight Group considered the Chair’s priority areas of focus for 2024-2026 and the target outcomes for 2025. Members believed that the Police Scotland Culture Dashboard would address several key priorities and target outcomes.
The Oversight Group welcomed a report which gave an overview of the activity that has taken place from the inception of the Policing Together strategy. Members expressed that this report was both helpful and encouraging, highlighting the breadth of work being carried out at pace. The methods in place to measure the effectiveness of the Policing Together work was queried. Members were advised that staff surveys are crucial feedback and the data captured within the culture dashboard will further articulate the impacts of this work.
Members considered an update on the progress of work within the Communities pillar of the Policing Together refreshed Strategy and approaches. It was queried if neurodiverse Officers and Staff are being considered under the anti-discriminatory banner. Assurances were provided by Police Scotland and an off-table discussion will take place with the ACC to discuss concerns and provide further assurances.
An update was received regarding the use of Independent Review Groups (IRG) in future. The Oversight Group will receive a formal description of the ongoing IRG arrangements once they have been finalised.
The Oversight Group received a demonstration of the Police Scotland Culture Dashboard. Members were encouraged by the dashboard and advised that they would like to see more information displayed in this way at SPA Committees. SPA Officials will liaise with the Police Scotland Strategy & Analysis team to discuss drawing out the insights and understand how action is taken that has been informed by the data. Members gave thanks to the team for the demonstration and for developing the dashboard, stating it will greatly aid openness and transparency.
Members received an update on the number of officers currently working with a part-time/ flexible working plan. The Oversight Group were content that these options are available for all officers to apply for.
CONCLUSIONS/ACTIONS REACHED
The Oversight Group considered their priority areas of focus for 2024-2026 and the target outcomes for 2025.
Discussion to take place with ACC Policing Together regarding assurance that anti-discriminatory measures encompass all characteristics, including Neurodiversity.
The Oversight Group will receive a formal description of the ongoing Independent Review Group arrangements once they have been finalised.
Members were encouraged by the Culture Dashboard demonstration and advised they would be keen to see data displayed in this way at SPA Committees.
The Oversight Group were content that there is provision for all officers and staff to apply for a Part-time/ Flexible working plan.