Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority Policing Performance Committee with an overview of regarding the proposed Air Support Strategic Plan for 2024 - 2025.
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Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Policing Performance Committee - 11 June 2024
Date : 11 June 2024
Location : online
Implications
Finance have been involved in the development of the plan. The current provision for the helicopter service contract costs £3M per annum. £2.24m of this relates to monthly standing charges with the remainder (£0.84m) relating to fuel, landing charges and other associated costs with the operation. Standing Charges are expected to increase to £2.44m in financial year 2024/25. This, along with inflationary increases in fuel, mean a reduced budget available for flying hours in 2024/25. Charges are expected to remain relatively unchanged (subject to inflation) should the contract be extended for a further 3 years.
Bespoke training will be delivered in house with no external costs for training. This training programme has been developed by OSD Specialist Services and has now been approved by Civil Aviation Authority.
There are positive reputational implications in this report.
There are environmental benefits associated with this report which are detailed within the strategic plan.
