Scottish Police Authority
Policing in the Public Interest.
Who We Are
The Authority is the primary governance body for policing in Scotland. We aim to increase public trust and confidence in policing through accountable, proportionate and transparent oversight and scrutiny.
What We Do
The Authority sets strategy, scrutinises and reports on performance, supports continuous improvement activity, and listens to what the public and our partners are saying about policing in Scotland. The Authority also delivers an Independent Custody Visiting Scotland Scheme and Forensic Services.
The Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026 has been laid in parliament.
Following a period of public consultation and engagement with stakeholders, we are pleased to announce the new Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland for the next three years.
Strategic Policing Plan for Scotland 2026-2029
Read more about the new SPPMeeting Schedule
Next meeting :
Complaints and Conduct Committee
Date : 23 April 2026
Location : Private Session
Accessing Our Information
The Authority is committed to ensuring our information is open and accessible to the public. We publish as much information as possible on our website and our publication scheme sets out clearly what information we hold and how you can access it.