Disparity in the standard of healthcare provided by two different health boards for those held in police custody within the same Police Scotland division have been highlighted in a new HMICS and Healthcare Improvement Scotland report. hmics.scot/news/police-cu… hmics.scot/publications/c…

Many congratulations Laura in recognition of your exceptional work , not least your Churchill Fellowship study visit & report. Outstanding achievement to have been voted police officer of the year by your peers. churchillfellowship.org/ideas-experts/… The Churchill Fellowship Police Scotland

Tune in to #HighlandCops on BBC Scotland at 9pm this Sunday to find out why working as a police officer in rural areas of Scotland is a #JobLikeNoOther 👮🏻 Apply now to become a police officer ➡️ orlo.uk/CeqsP

The 92nd #INTERPOLGA has officially opened in Glasgow with some 1,000 attendees from 179 countries. It is the largest global gathering of senior law enforcement officials, who collectively decide how #INTERPOL operates.

Everyone is truly a winner but delighted to present the Care for Mental Health Award tonight to NHS 24 Mental Health Hub and partners Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance. So much good practice at #HealthAwards24

The first recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem have been announced today. The next of kin of over 30 former firefighters, police officers and other public servants who have died in public service will receive the award in recognition of their deceased loved ones. Pat McFadden

We are delighted to be hosting a reception at the Scottish Parliament this week, welcoming MSPs and showcasing the world of forensics. The Forensic Services Senior Management Team, Scottish Police Authority Board & Management will be attending. An event not to be missed. #ForensicServices@Holyrood

Scottish Police Authority Martyn Evans Audrey Nicoll MSP Rona Mackay MSP Delighted that so many MSPs have taken the time to interact with our staff, highlighting the important role we play in our crime scene to court model. The flashy toys have also went down well. #ForensicServices@Holyrood

The Scottish Police Authority is hosting a #RPWWebinar on 11 December with Police Scotland & partners including COPFS scottishgov CommunityJusticeScot to discuss the use of Recorded Police Warnings & other direct measures in policing. 1/2

The Scottish Police Authority is hosting a #RPWWebinar on 11 December with Police Scotland & partners including COPFS scottishgov CommunityJusticeScot to discuss the use of Recorded Police Warnings & other direct measures in policing. 1/2

Across 2024-2026 we are investing an additional £25 million in Community Justice to support diversion from prosecution, alternatives to remand and community sentencing. Evidence shows this is more effective at reducing reoffending and keeping our communities safe.

In collaboration with Heriot-Watt University and other partners, we have produced British Sign Language videos which provide accessible information about domestic abuse to the deaf communities. Learn more ➡️ orlo.uk/hJTvX #16DaysOfActivism

🎉 A heartfelt congratulations to Martyn Evans for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the #SPSA24! 🏆 Your remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication to public service leave an inspiring legacy. 👏

“Scotland analyses DNA to a higher standard than the rest of the UK, to a higher standard than the European Union, and a higher standard than North America”.

We'll be there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the festive period to keep our communities safe Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton shares how you can celebrate Christmas safely. #KeepingXmasSafe

Merry Christmas from everyone at Police Scotland. Officers and staff will be working throughout the festive period to keep you safe.

A 4.75% increase to pay for staff working across policing in Scotland has been agreed and will be backdated to 1 April 2024. Full details, following a ballot of union members here: bit.ly/4gJKKSY

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Angela Constance MSP, has led tributes to Martyn Evans, Chair of the Authority, who concludes his term in office today. The Cabinet Secretary's comments & tributes from other stakeholders are here: bit.ly/4aHSToJ

I was very honoured to be given a lifetime achievement award at the Scottish Public Service Awards. Holyrood holyrood.com/news/view,scot…

The Scottish Sentencing Council has published new research exploring public attitudes towards sentence reductions following guilty pleas in Scotland.scottishsentencingcouncil.org.uk/news-and-media…