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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.


4.75% pay offer made to police officers and police staff

The Scottish Police Authority and Police Negotiating Board for Scotland have made headline pay offers to police officers and police staff for 2024-25. 

4.75% pay offers for officers and staff

4.75% pay offers for police officers and police staff for 2024-25 have been made.

2024/25 pay offer for police officers and staff

Meeting Schedule

Next meeting :

Forensics Services Committee

Date : 28 October 2024

Location : Online

Board meeting
Complaints & Conduct Committee
Forensic Services Committee
Policing Performance Committee
People Committee
Resources Committee
Audit Risk & Assurance Committee
Legal Committee

Accessing 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.