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
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- The Authority is very #proud of @SPA_Forensics Head of Function Sam Curran who was nominated for a @whocaresscot Corporate Parenting Award - and won! Well done to all the nominees, & Sam for his dedication & commitment to equality for care experienced individuals👏
- Headline 4.75% pay offers for police officers and staff for 2024-25 have been made. Further details here: bit.ly/3A8Ufva
- The @scotgov is looking to appoint the next Chair of the Scottish Police Authority. This is a high profile, demanding and complex role supporting and scrutinising the second largest police service in the UK. Do you have what it takes? More info here: bit.ly/49G1YOB
- SPA Chair @MartynR_Evans confirming to #SPABoard that his term in office comes ends on 31 January 2025, and he has confirmed to the Cabinet Secretary for @ScotGovJustice that he will complete this term as planned but will not accept the offer of a reappointment.
- The Scottish Police Authority has backed @PoliceScotland's vision and plan to strengthen frontline policing and reconnect with communities. More info here: bit.ly/4egs2kU
- Congratulations to our Chair, @MartynR_Evans 🎉 Martyn has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution and dedication to public service at the #SPSA24! 👏
🎉 A heartfelt congratulations to @MartynR_Evans for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the #SPSA24! 🏆 Your remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication to public service leave an inspiring legacy. 👏 - The Scottish Police Authority is hosting a #RPWWebinar on 11 December with @PoliceScotland & partners including @COPFS @scottishgov @ComJusScot to discuss the use of Recorded Police Warnings & other direct measures in policing. 1/2
- @COSLA President @MorayShona is updating #SPABoard on key areas of collaboration between COSLA @ScotPolAuth & @PoliceScotland. Read the full update here: bit.ly/3TGN6IO Watch live: bit.ly/3ZuXhUI
- SPA Chair @MartynR_Evans presenting his report to #SPABoard highlighting partnership between @PSOSLanarkshire @NHSLanarkshire which is delivering a better service to the public while reducing officer attendance at hospital emergency departments, more here: bit.ly/46OG8XB
- Did you know the Authority has a team of Independent Custody Visitors working across the country monitoring the welfare of people detained in police custody by @PoliceScotland? Find out more about ICVS and their activities during 2023-24 here: bit.ly/4ekljGi
- Welcome to the 250 police officers to passed out today at Tulliallan!Chief Constable Jo Farrell thanked and congratulated 250 new police officers as they took part in their passing out parade today at Police Scotland Headquarters, Tulliallan. They will now report for duty in communities across the country. More info ➡️ orlo.uk/9TIlu
- Replying to @ScotPolAuthMaintaining an independent custody visiting scheme is a key responsibility of the Authority. You can find out more about this in our annual report or follow @UKNPM @CustodyVisiting #OPCAT
- As the Authority's November #SPABoard meeting draws to a close, Members, the Chief Constable and Accountable Officer pay tribute to the contribution & commitment to policing of the Authority's outgoing Chair @MartynR_Evans Mr Evans retires in January 2025.
