Report Summary
This report provides members of the Policing Performance Committee with an overview of Police Scotland's Spiking Update.
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Meeting
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Policing Performance Committee - 7 December 2022
Date : 07 December 2022
Location : online
Review of Approach/Response
Due to the complex nature of Spiking, Police Scotland have conducted a review of the strategies, processes and governance which were implemented in October 2021, in response to the increased reports of this crime type. This ensures that Police Scotland continually improves their processes and governance, as more becomes known about this crime type. As with any review, a number of recommendations were made which DCS Laura Waddell has delivered, one being a need to amend the internal intranet with clear guidance for officers and staff as to how to investigate incidents of spiking. This was carried out as a result of the review findings. Ultimately improving the service received by victims, ensuring perpetrators are quickly brought to justice, and any linked cross divisional incidents, are quickly identified. ACC Bex Smith, as Gold Commander maintained an Executive overview throughout the delivery of these recommendations, and is assured by the strategies, processes and governance now in place.
Police Scotland are committed to continuous improvement and will continue to improve these strategies, processes and governance, as required.
