Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority People Committee with an annual update outlining activity undertaken under the Your Safety Matters end-to-end strategic review of all issues related to the prevention of violence and abusive behaviour against police officers and police/SPA staff, to ensure they are effectively trained, equipped and supported while carrying out their duties.
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Meeting
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People Committee - 27 November 2024
Date : 27 November 2024
Location : Online
Background
The Your Safety Matters (YSM) Diamond Group, chaired by DCC Speirs, oversees work streams in relation to assaults on police officers and staff. The Group continues to have representation from Local Policing, Specialist Crime Division (SCD), Operational Support Division (OSD), Health & Safety, Corporate Communications, People & Development, Wellbeing, Corporate Services, SPA Forensic Services, staff associations, diversity staff associations and trade unions to support and deliver YSM across the organisation.
APU strategic analysts continue to provide the YSM Diamond Group with products which deliver an up-to-date view of assaults on police officers and staff. These analyses provide insights on, but not limited to, locations of assaults and the types of injuries sustained. This work has been important in establishing the national picture of assaults on police officers and staff across Scotland and has been used to underpin officer safety training and reviews of current processes.
