Report Summary
This report provides members of the Policing Performance Committee with an update on Police Scotland’s Air Support Unit use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
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ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING
At the May 2025 Road Policing Pursuit Group meeting it was recognised that utilising RPAS as part of pre-planned operations targeting electric bikes (e bikes) represented a significant advancement in reducing operational risk. This capability eliminates the need for high-risk pursuit tactics by road policing vehicles, reducing the risk to the public, officers and rider.
RPAS can observe offenders from a safe distance, enabling a controlled, safe intervention.
