Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority Policing Performance Committee with an overview of key areas of COSLA’s work of interest to the Committee. The update focuses on strategic developments and cross-COSLA activity that links to policing.
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Meeting
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Policing Performance Committee - 10 December 2024
Date : 10 December 2024
Location : online
COSLA Police Scrutiny Convenors Forum
The biannual COSLA Policy Scrutiny Convenors forum was held on the 21st November, with good attendance from Justice Convenors and Member leads across Scotland’s local authorities.
The SPA emphasised the importance of local scrutiny and the role of the Committee in promoting continuous improvement in policing. Members were reminded of the Partnership Delivery Plan between the SPA, Police Scotland and COSLA, underpinning collaborative activity.
Police Scotland provided an overview of 2030 Vision and Three-Year Business Plan, the proposed Police Scotland Budget for 2025/26, and Mental Health Distress and Policing. There was also an overview of the proposed Police Scotland Estates Masterplan.
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) attended the meeting to provide an update on the work of HMICS and the development of the next scrutiny plan. The importance of improving policing across Scotland was highlighted and the role of HMICS in conducting inspections to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. An overview was shared on recent and ongoing inspections, upcoming inspections, and areas of concern. Members provided feedback during the session and were also encouraged to complete the online questionnaire to help guide HMICS to set their scrutiny plan for the next 3 years.
