Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority's Audit, Risk & Assurance Committee with an annual update and assessment on the effectiveness of whistleblowing arrangements within the Scottish Police Authority (SPA).
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Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee - 15 August 2024
Date : 15 August 2024
Location : online
Measurement of knowledge and confidence related to whistleblowing
For the last three years SPA corporate have measured understanding and confidence levels related to SPA Corporate and the results are outlined below.
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Whilst not being complacent about the need to always work to embed a culture that encourages individuals to raise concerns it is positive to note that results have improved in terms of knowledge and confidence levels.
Staff Survey for All
Previous updates have confirmed that there is a focus in ensuring the staff survey for all officers/staff in policing includes appropriate questions that would allow for the confidence to raise concerns to be measured going forward beyond SPA Corporate only. The Staff Survey was launched on 1 July 2024 and the opportunity to outline views on level of confidence to raise concerns. This will mean that this information will be available for SPA Corporate, SPA Forensics and Police Scotland.
