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.
Building trust and confidence in policing
The Authority's Vice Chair Chris Creegan explains why dealing with complaints to the highest possible standard and in a timely manner is fundamental to public trust and confidence.
The complaints backlog and Operation Glade
The Authority's position on the work being undertaken to resolve Police Scotland's complaints backlog.
Meeting Schedule
Next meeting :
Complaints and Conduct Committee
Date : 26 October 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.