Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority with an overview of activities carried out by the Chair since the previous Authority Meeting.
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Meeting
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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 24 August 2023
Date : 24 August 2023
Location : COSLA, Edinburgh
Criminal Justice Committee Evidence Session on Police Officer and Staff Suicides
On 28 June, Fiona McQueen, Chair of our People Committee; Katy Miller, Director of People and Development and ACC Garry Ritchie attended the Criminal Justice Committee along with other key stakeholders to discuss police officer and staff suicides.
The Authority, Police Scotland and other attendees submitted written evidence ahead of the session. It was a constructive discussion about an issue accepted by all as complex. The death of any officer or member of staff while in service is a tragedy - for the individual, their family and friends, their colleagues and the organisation. While each set of circumstances will be unique, the Authority and Police Scotland were clear in our commitment to developing a positive working environment and providing effective care and support services to all officers and staff.
Fiona McQueen confirmed that the People Committee is taking work forward to review health and wellbeing within policing. This review will be extended to cover any insights in relation to officer or staff suicides. The People Committee will conclude this work and report to both the Authority and the Criminal Justice Committee by the end of the calendar year.
