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Published: 10 March 2023

Mobile Working - Public Briefing - February 2023

Report Summary

A Public Briefing explaining the use of mobile devices for Police Officers, and the assurances for the public. Published in February 2023.


Summary

Increased efficiency of officers

Within the first 12 months of initial mobile deployment, Police Scotland reported that increased functionality and ability to conduct tasks whilst on the go saved officers a total of 444,496 hours. Following completion of the project this figure has grown to 756,576 hours.

Other key benefits

Reduced paperwork; Allowed more time on pro-active policing; Sped up access of officers to key data and information; Improved data security; Created better officer morale and wellbeing; Enabled new working practice and collaboration.

Delivery of the change was ‘exemplary’

An independent review found Police Scotland’s Mobile Working project to be “exemplary and that such a situation requires a blend of best practice in the areas of management capability, quality of resources, team working and governance”.


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