AGENDA

1. Introduction and Welcome:
1.1 Chair’s Opening Remarks
1.2 Apologies
1.3 Declarations of Interest and Connections
1.4 Any Other business
1.5 Decision on taking business in private (Item 7-10)

2. Minute and Actions from previous meeting:
2.1 Minute from meeting held on 24 October 2022 for approval
2.2 Rolling Action Log and Matters Arising
2.3 Decisions since last meeting

3. Performance Framework Development
Report for Discussion presented by Vicki Morton, Chief Operating Officer, SPA Forensic Services

4. Demonstrating Value
Verbal update presented by Fiona Douglas, Director of Forensic Services, SPA

5. Digital Forensics Next Steps, Accreditation and Timeline for Progression
Report for Discussion presented by the Chief Superintendent Conrad Trickett, PS

6. Forensic Toxicology Oversight Group – Update from Meeting Held 1st November and 5 December 2022
Report for Discussion presented by the Committee Chair

The following items will be taken in private

7. Minute and Actions from previous meeting:
7.1 Minute from private meeting held on 24 October 2022 for approval
7.2 Rolling Action Log and Matters Arising

8. Final Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Report for Discussion presented by the Director of Forensic Services, SPA

9. Forensic Services Committee Budget & Capital Investment Report
Report for Discussion presented by the Director of Forensic Services, SPA

10. Strategic Workforce Planning
Report for Discussion presented by the Chief Operating Officer, SPA Forensic Services

Notes
Membership: Paul Edie (Chair), Jane Ryder, Caroline Stuart, Katharina Kasper, Fiona McQueen

Subject to agreement by the Board at agenda item 1 above, the following Items of business will be
considered in private for the reasons noted below:

Items 7-10 in accordance with the SPA’s Standing Orders section 20.