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Scottish Police Authority
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The official feed for the Scottish Police Authority. Not for reporting crime and not monitored 24/7. In an emergency call 999. For non-emergencies call 101.
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    Scottish Police Authority
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    Jan 6, 2025
    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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    Scottish Police Authority
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    Aug 22, 2024
    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👏
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    Scottish Police Authority
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    Oct 21, 2024
    Headline 4.75% pay offers for police officers and staff for 2024-25 have been made. Further details here: bit.ly/3A8Ufva
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    Scottish Police Authority
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    Dec 18, 2024
    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
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    Scottish Police Authority
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    Aug 22, 2024
    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.
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    Scottish Police Authority
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    Sep 26, 2024
    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
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    Scottish Police Authority
    @ScotPolAuth
    Dec 11, 2024
    Congratulations to our Chair, @MartynR_Evans 🎉 Martyn has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution and dedication to public service at the #SPSA24! 👏
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    Holyrood Events
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    Dec 10, 2024
    🎉 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. 👏
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    Scottish Police Authority
    @ScotPolAuth
    Nov 20, 2024
    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
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    Scottish Police Authority
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    Sep 26, 2024
    @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
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    Scottish Police Authority
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    Aug 22, 2024
    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
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    Scottish Police Authority
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    Sep 10, 2024
    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
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    Scottish Police Authority
    @ScotPolAuth
    Oct 18, 2024
    Welcome to the 250 police officers to passed out today at Tulliallan!
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    Police Scotland
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    Oct 18, 2024
    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
    A mounted police officer wears a formal uniform, as they sit astride a chestnut coloured horses with a white muzzle on Parade Square at Police Scotland Headquarters, Tulliallan, which homes the Scottish Police College.

The officer and police horse overlook new police officers are they march away from Parade Square in a formal line, as they've just completed their passing out ceremony.
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    Scottish Police Authority
    @ScotPolAuth
    Sep 10, 2024
    Replying to @ScotPolAuth
    Maintaining 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
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    Scottish Police Authority
    @ScotPolAuth
    Nov 28, 2024
    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.
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