Welcome to the Scottish Police Authority's new Website.
Scottish Police Authority
Policing in the Public Interest.
Who We Are
The Authority is the primary governance body for policing in Scotland. We aim to increase public trust and confidence in policing through accountable, proportionate and transparent oversight and scrutiny.
What We Do
The Authority sets strategy, scrutinises and reports on performance, supports continuous improvement activity, and listens to what the public and our partners are saying about policing in Scotland. The Authority also delivers an Independent Custody Visiting Scotland Scheme and Forensic Services.
Spotlight On
Moorepark, the new state-of-the-art forensic laboratory in Glasgow, which is run by Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services was formally opened by Justice Secretary Angela Constance and Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Elena Whitham on Wednesday 22 November 2023.
Formal opening of state-of-the-art forensic centre
Formal opening of state-of-the-art forensic centreMeeting Schedule
Next meeting :
People Committee
Date : 27 November 2023
Location : online
Recent Meetings
The Authority conducts its activities in an open, transparent and accessible way. Public sessions of Board and Committee meetings are streamed live so that the public and stakeholders can observe our business. The most recent full Board meeting is available below:
Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority
28 September 2023Accessing Our Information
The Authority is committed to ensuring our information is open and accessible to the public. We publish as much information as possible on our website and our publication scheme sets out clearly what information we hold and how you can access it.
What do you think of our new website?
We would love to hear your thoughts on our new website. All feedback is welcome.