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Forensic Services retweeted
The #SPABoard is meeting in Glasgow tomorrow (Thursday 24 September). You can follow the agenda, read papers and watch the meeting live from 10am at the following link ➡️ spa.police.uk/what-we-do/gov…
Forensic Services retweeted
Tomorrow @AuditorGenScot will publish a joint report with @hmics that looks at best value arrangements across policing.
Follow us for all the details.
ALT Snapshot of report front cover. Includes Auditor General and HMICS logos.
Forensic Services retweeted
Since the reform of policing in Scotland in 2013 a lot has been achieved.
The service is well managed and led. But there's more to do, especially around workforce planning and management.
My joint report with @hmics: bit.ly/Policing_BV
Forensic Services retweeted
Here are some of our key commitments from the 2026/27 Scottish Budget.
Visit the link to find out more: gov.scot/news/scottish-budge…
ALT The 2026-27 budget has been announced. Here is what you need to know,,,
ALT Record funding - £17.6 billion for frontline NHS services and resources to begin walk-in GP clinics. Helping you get the care you need, when and where you need it.
ALT £15.7 billion in funding for local government, supporting services communities rely on. £68 billion investment including direct support for families and household budgets.
ALT Reducing costs for parents • a new Scottish Child payment premium for children under one from 2027 • funding a breakfast club for every primary and special school by August 2027
Forensic Services retweeted
The #SPABoard meeting is meeting in Edinburgh this morning scrutinising the work of @PoliceScotland and @SPA_Forensics The session is being streamed live now and the agenda and papers can also be accessed: spa.police.uk/what-we-do/gov…
Forensic Services retweeted
@SPA_Forensics Director Fiona Douglas has updated the #SPABoard on support for ongoing investigation into gang violence in the East & West of Scotland, & increasing demand for drug driving testing & analysis. Read report here: item-7-forensic-services-directors-report-final.pdf
Forensic Services retweeted
@SPA_Forensics has revised its Forensics Strategy which explains how the service will collaborate, adapt, improve and empower its workforce to continue to deliver high-quality forensic services to the criminal justice community in Scotland. More info here: spa.police.uk/spa-media/bbun…
Forensic Services retweeted
The Forensic Services Committee is meeting tomorrow, Thursday 8 May from 10am. The papers for discussion are available to read on our website. Observers can also tune in to watch the meeting live. More here ➡️ spa.police.uk/what-we-do/gov… @SPA_Forensics
Forensic Services retweeted
Being cited to appear in court as a prosecution witness can be an emotional experience? If you received a citation, what happened? How did you feel? Please help @HMICS and @IP_Scotland improve the citation process by completing our survey.
Click the link below.
Forensic Services retweeted
@ScotBiometrics @ScotPolAuth @lrcfs our joint Assurance Review on Policing use of DNA is laid in parliament today, read here:
biometricscommissioner.scot/…
Forensic Services retweeted
Today, @ScotBiometrics Commissioner appeared on @BBCRadioScot Good Morning Scotland to discuss our latest Joint Assurance Review with @ScotPolAuth @lrcfs on Policing Use of DNA.
Listen here (1:51) : bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00289…
Full report here: biometricscommissioner.scot/…
Forensic Services retweeted
@ScotBiometrics @ScotPolAuth @lrcfs our joint Assurance Review on Policing use of DNA is laid in parliament today, read here:
biometricscommissioner.scot/…
Police Scotland is facing calls to review procedures for recording ethnicity when collecting DNA or other biometric data following an arrest.
news.stv.tv/scotland/police-…
Forensic Services retweeted
@ScotBiometrics @ScotPolAuth @lrcfs our joint Assurance Review on Policing use of DNA is laid in parliament today, read here:
biometricscommissioner.scot/…
'Concerning'
Police urged to rethink procedures after concerns raised about lack of ethnicity data
heraldscotland.com/news/2496…
Forensic Services retweeted
@SPAForensicServices Director Fiona Douglas is updating the #SPABoard on issues including demand for drug driving testing and confirmation that the Service has achieved UCAS accreditation for the 26th year. More here: bit.ly/4i7lS8c Watch live: bit.ly/4i5Nz0X
Forensic Services retweeted
We're committed to building an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory policing service for all communities.
During Race Equality Week, ACC Catriona Paton highlights key efforts in our Policing Together programme.
Learn more about the change we're driving ➡ orlo.uk/aV87T
Forensic Services retweeted
@ScotBiometrics wishes to congratulate @PoliceScotland @SPA_Forensics @PIRCNews in recent compliance assessments in achieving compliance with the Code of Practice, ensuring lawful, effective, and ethical biometric data use in Scotland. lnkd.in/dA3u2PtW
Forensic Services retweeted
A bunch of crime writers had a fantastic day out at the Scottish Crime campus yesterday courtesy of @BloodyScotland and @SPA_Forensics. Can you name the four Scottish authors trying out the VR imaging?
Forensic Services retweeted
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
Forensic Services retweeted
⚠️⚠️🔴 Red weather warning issued 🔴⚠️⚠️
Strong and damaging winds for parts of south and southwest Scotland
Friday 1000 – 1700
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
Forensic Services retweeted
Storm Éowyn will hit the UK on Friday morning and is set to bring damaging gusts. Red and amber warnings have been issued⚠️
Watch the full video 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=GYVcuRjq…