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It was set up to hold the Chief Constable to account; promote, support and oversee improvement in policing. It is also responsible for the management and delivery of Forensic Services in Scotland and Independent Custody Visiting Scotland. In this section, find out more about the Authority’s priorities, the Board and the Leadership team. Who ...

It scrutinises how the SPA is meeting its statutory obligations under Section 31 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 by providing forensic services to Police Scotland, the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner and the Lord Advocate and Procurators Fiscal.

Forensic Services deliver world-leading, high-quality and value-for-money forensic services to meet the needs of our criminal justice partners and the expectations of the Scottish public. ... Police Scotland and the Police Investigations and Reviews Commissioner (PIRC) all have a role to play in considering complaints about policing in Scotland

Contact Scottish Police Authority - Forensic Services Fiona Douglas has been Director of SPA Forensic Service – part of the Scottish Police Authority – since October 2021. Formally Head of Strategic Change at Forensic Services, Fiona has more than 25 years’ experience working in forensic science – the past 10 years in Scotland.Before becoming Head

It is the primary governance body for policing in Scotland, and was established as a public body on 1 April 2013 by the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012. ... It is also responsible for the management and delivery of Forensic Services in Scotland and Independent Custody Visiting Scotland.

SIPR is a strategic collaboration between Scotland's universities, Police Scotland and The Scottish Police Authority. Our mission is to support internationally excellent, multi-disciplinary policing research to enable evidence-informed policy & practice. ... Scottish Police Authority – Forensic Services; Publications. SIPR Annual Reports ...

There will be an online presentation including an opportunity for questions, and an engagement day at Cornwall Mount Police Headquarters in Dumfries. At the engagement day there will be presentations, demonstrations of forensic techniques and Scene Examiners will be present to answer any questions about the role and working in the forensics ...

This role is predominantly laboratory-based and is required to carry out a case assessment and provide instruction to relevant Forensic Services scientific staff; to carry out scientific interpretation of test results; apply judgement and experience to report fact-based opinion internally or externally.

Police Scotland, SPA Forensic Services and Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service should work with Scottish Government to collate and produce data to facilitate an assessment of the scale and nature of drug driving in Scotland. This should include a review of combination drink and drug driving behaviour.

This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services Committee with an overview of Forensic Services Strategy. This was presented for discussion at the meeting on 8 May 2025. ... It is also responsible for the management and delivery of Forensic Services in Scotland and Independent Custody Visiting Scotland. In this ...

HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) found there has been no strategy in place for the delivery of forensic services in Scotland for more than four years.. A report out today say the SPA has not “provided strategic leadership”, and also criticised Police Scotland for failing to bring forward improvements.. It states: “The SPA and Police Scotland have failed to deliver on a ...

Police have arrested and charged eight more people, aged 16 to 38, in an investigation into an ongoing gangland feud. ... Police Scotland said the violence was linked to rival groups targeting ...

The work is divided between custody healthcare & forensic medical examinations. We have an experienced autonomous team of nurse prescribers who manage patients in custody & coordinate and corroborate forensic examinations. Your role is to perform examinations and assessments of adults and children under the instruction of Police Scotland.

Our Forensic Strategy provides excellent, innovative forensic services to support justice in Scotland and keep our communities safe and protected – in line with the Scottish Government’s Justice Outcomes and the strategic aims of Police Scotland and the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service. Find out more about Forensic Strategy

The Scottish Police Authority approved the Forensic Strategy 2021-26 on 29 September 2021. This followed extensive consultation with staff and stakeholders. The strategy provides a clear vision for continuing to provide excellent forensic services at the cutting edge.

Head of forensic services at Thames Valley Police, Kay Hannam, said it was "a huge step forward". "It's more than just a building, it's an investment in our people.

This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services Committee with an overview of Forensic Services Director’s Report. This was presented for discussion at the meeting on 8 May 2025. ... It is also responsible for the management and delivery of Forensic Services in Scotland and Independent Custody Visiting Scotland ...

This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services Committee with an overview of Forensic Services Change Programme Update. This was presented for discussion at the meeting on 8 May 2025. ... It is also responsible for the management and delivery of Forensic Services in Scotland and Independent Custody Visiting ...

It was set up to hold the Chief Constable to account; promote, support and oversee improvement in policing. It is also responsible for the management and delivery of Forensic Services in Scotland and Independent Custody Visiting Scotland. In this section, find out more about the Authority’s priorities, the Board and the Leadership team. Who ...