Report Summary
This report provides members of the Forensic Services Committee with an overview of Digital Forensics – Next Steps and Timeline for Progression.
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Meeting
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Forensics Services Committee - 5 February 2024
Date : 05 February 2024
Location : online
Implications
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Costs relating to the ISO 17025 Project are within funding allocation.
PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONS
There are no personnel implications associated with this paper.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no legal implications associated with this paper.
REPUTATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
The introduction of ISO 17025 accreditation will demonstrate that Police Scotland are achieving a high standard of
service delivery in relation to Digital Forensics, in support of wider Criminal Justice service needs and to better meet the
expectations of victims and witnesses. Reputational risks exist if this accreditation is not achieved, and criminal justice
processes are negatively affected.
SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no social implications associated with this paper.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
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EQUALITIES IMPLICATIONS
There are no equality implications associated with this paper.
ENVIRONMENT IMPLICATIONS
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