Report Summary
This report provides members of the People Committee with an overview of recent work to streamline the Policing Together (PT) governance structure and outline progress towards refreshing the vision and 4 pillars of Policing Together.
In addition, the paper provides an overview of engagement with stakeholders and staff associations and explains how this engagement informs PT activity.
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Meeting
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People Committee - 29 August 2024
Date : 29 August 2024
Location : Online
Internal Engagment
In July 2023 the Policing Together Collaboration Group was established, with representatives from all diversity staff associations, statutory staff associations and trade unions. In addition, Policing Together, People and Development, Learning, Training and Development, Recruitment and Promotion and Corporate Communications are represented.
The PT Collaboration Group is in place to co-ordinate activities of the staff associations and unions and to ensure alignment with the aims of Police Scotland. The group seeks to increase visibility of Diversity Staff Association (DSA) action plans and identify cross over and opportunities for collaboration and joint working, particularly in matters of intersectionality.
The Group provides a safe space for respectful dialogue allowing staff association and trade unions to discuss and explore different viewpoints, come to solutions, and inform/advise Police Scotland on complex matters of diversity and inclusion.
The contribution made by staff associations is valued, and this Group aims to maximise the resources, capacity, and funding available to achieve joint goals. The group will also provide a mechanism to raise and resolve any identified issues and barriers to progressing activity.
The PT Collaboration Group has been built into the revised PT governance structure. It will be co-chaired by ACC Policing Together and Head of Human Resources. The Group will feed into the PT Tasking and Performance Group and/or the PT Colleague Group as appropriate. If required, matters can be escalated to the PT Tactical Group.
