Skip to site content Skip to main menu

Tell us whether you accept cookies

White icon showing representation of two hands joined in shaking motion.

Priorities for Policing

There are six strategic priorities for policing in Scotland. The six priorities are set by the Scottish Government. They are: crime and security, confidence, partnerships, sustainability, people, and evidence. You can fine out more about these on the link below.

To contribute to the delivery of the Strategic Police Priorities; the Scottish Police Authority has agreed the direction and priorities for policing in three strategic documents available below. 

 

Scottish Government's Strategic Police Priorities

Strategic Police Plan (2023-2026)

To support the Strategic Police Priorities, the Authority, with Police Scotland, has developed a Strategic Police Plan. This sets out the main objectives we seek to achieve for policing in Scotland. The Joint Strategy for Policing was approved by the Authority in May 2023. A Gaelic language version of the plan is also available.

Find out more about Joint Strategy for Policing 2023 - Policing for a safe, protected and resilient Scotland - Accessible

Forensic Strategy (2021-2026)

This strategy sets out the aspirations for Forensic Services to continue delivering world leading, high quality and value-for-money forensic services which better meet the needs of our criminal justice partners, and the expectations of the Scottish public.

Find out more about the Forensic Strategy

SPA Corporate Strategy (2023-2026)

The Authority's role and responsibilities are set out in a Corporate Strategy for 2023-2026. This strategy explains how the Authority will contribute to delivering the policing priorities and police plan; what outcomes the Authority aims to achieve, and the high level activities designed to achieve them.

Find out more about SPA Corporate Strategy 2023-2026

Related Content

Green icon representing an eye.

Scottish Government's Strategic Police Priorities

Green icon representing an eye.

SPA Budget 2023/2024

Published: 27 April 2023

Green icon representing an eye.

Performance Framework 22-23

Published: 26 April 2023

Green icon representing an eye.

Joint Equalities Outcomes

Published: 27 April 2023

Green icon representing an eye.

SPA Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22

Published: 17 November 2022

Green icon representing an eye.

SPA / Police Scotland Joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - June 2021

Published: 19 September 2024