Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority with an overview of information relating to the Police Service, policing and the state of crime.
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Meeting
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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 24 August 2023
Date : 24 August 2023
Location : COSLA, Edinburgh
Strategic Engagement
NATIONAL POLICE CHIEFS’ COUNCIL
In July, Sir Iain Livingstone QPM, Deputy Chief Constable Jane Connors LVO QPM, and Assistant Chief Constable Mark Williams attended the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) meeting in London.
Policing and communities in Scotland benefit from our participation in, and collaboration with NPCC. Similarly, Police Scotland has a valuable contribution to offer colleagues in the NPCC, which will continue to support and enhance the provision of policing across the United Kingdom.
POLICING TOGETHER
Policing Together is Police Scotland’s programme to drive improvements in how
policing in Scotland reflects, represents and serves all our communities, including our officers and staff, with a relentless focus on our values and standards.
Assistant Chief Constable David Duncan continues to provide dedicated leadership to prioritise the Policing Together implementation plan and develop associated performance measures to embed our values and eradicate discrimination.
On 24 June Police Scotland officers and staff, including ACCs Duncan and Mairs, participated in Pride Edinburgh, having been invited to attend by colleagues from the Scottish LGBTI Police Association. The event was an enjoyable and valuable opportunity to engage with our communities and demonstrate our commitment to improving the experiences of everyone who interacts with Police Scotland.
On 6 July 2023 I met Mr Syed Zahid Raza, Consul General, Consulate of Pakistan, Glasgow at The Police Scotland Headquarters, Tulliallan. Mr Raza was given further insight into the Policing Together programme.
On 26 July, ACC Duncan, Dr Victor Olisa QPM and I provided a briefing on Policing Together to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Ms Angela Constance. This included an overview of institutional discrimination and the programme of work ongoing to transform culture across the service.
NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM
On Sunday 30 July I attended the Care of Police Survivors (COPS) annual Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, England. I was honoured to represent Police Scotland at this event and attend along with colleagues from the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents and the Scottish Police Federation.
COPS is a charity that supports the families of police officers and staff who have lost their lives on duty, and founded in 2003, the charity is celebrating their 20th anniversary year.
