Report Summary
This report provides members of the Policing Performance Committee with an overview of the Public Protection Development Programme - Update.
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Meeting
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Policing Performance Committee - 12 September 2023
Date : 12 September 2023
Location : online
Conclusion
The Public Protection Development Programme has already made significant inroads to understand Police Scotland’s current response to Public Protection which will act as a strong foundation to develop an innovative and sustainable future model. There is a huge opportunity within policing to improve our response and drive change to ensure that:
• the policing response to vulnerable adults and children is improved,
• we remain focussed on the relentless pursuit of perpetrators, and
• we ensure we protect and support the wellbeing of our officers and staff.
The development of our solutions will likely fall into three categories:
- Changes we have the power to make within our own organisation
- Changes that we rely on others to support
- Changes that are predominantly outwith our control to make
There is however an opportunity for Police Scotland, along with SPA, to lead the way on Public Sector reform. With the support, commitment and funding, Scotland’s overall response to vulnerable adults and children within our communities could be significantly enhanced ensuring that these individuals get the right support, from the right service at the right time. This approach, including primary prevention would not only improve services but ultimately reduce demand and prevalence.
