Report Summary
A Public Briefing explaining the the police scrutiny landscape in Scotland. This Briefing provides an overview of current arrangements and context for policing scrutiny at a local, regional and national level in Scotland. Published in August 2023.
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Meeting
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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 28 September 2023
Date : 28 September 2023
Location : Merchants House, Glasgow
Local Police Planning
Local Police Plans (LPPs) are drafted for each local authority to set the strategic direction for policing in the local area. Each Plan sets out agreed local priorities and objectives. It also details the arrangements that contribute to the delivery of other relevant local outcomes, strategies and development plans, including those that are defined through community planning, namely in Local Outcome Improvement Plans (LOIPs). The Plans are drafted by local police command teams, in consultation with local authorities and stakeholders, and require to be approved by the local authority. The LPPs for 2023-26 can be viewed here: Your Community - Police Scotland
Local Police Plans describe how the local area will deliver on commitments from the national Strategic Police Plan, approved by the Scottish Police Authority, and the Chief Constable’s Annual Police Plan, which is endorsed by the Authority. Local oversight enables the development of policing strategies that are specifically tailored to address local issues effectively.
Police Scrutiny Conveners promote accountability, community engagement, tailored approaches, local knowledge, and democratic control. They ensure that policing remains responsive, effective, and accountable to the diverse needs and expectations of different communities across the country. Local authorities and their elected representatives are more familiar with the specific challenges, demographics, and social dynamics of their communities, which can help shape effective policing strategies and resource allocation.