Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority People Committee with the first annual overview of HR Case Management activity, including grievance, disciplinary, capability and employment tribunal cases, and to provide assurance on how organisational learning from case management is being used to drive improvement, inform workforce decision-making and mitigate organisational risk.
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Meeting
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People Committee - 27 August 2026
Date : 27 August 2026
Location : Online
Strategic alignment detail
Strategic alignment to strategic police plan and other key enabling strategies
Strategic outcome(s)
Strategic Police Plan Outcome 4 Our people are supported through a positive working environment, enabling them to serve the public.
People Strategy 2024-27
SO 1: We prioritise wellbeing and keep our people safe, protected and well equipped
SO2 : We support our people to be confident leaders, innovative active contributors and influencers Strategic Workforce Plan 2024-27
SO 1: We structure and organise our workforce to create capacity and efficiency
SO 2: We are clear on the skills, capabilities and experiences we need.
The activity outlined in this report supports delivery of the above strategic plan and enabler strategy outcomes through organisational learning, workforce insight and targeted improvement activity.
Alignment to risk register and risk appetite
Risk alignment
O3E0002 – Longstanding Increase in Number of Officers with Duty Modifications – currently above appetite
O1C0006 – Impact of the Failing of Partner Agency on Police Scotland's Ability to Manage Provision and Funding of Reasonable Adjustments – currently above appetite and tolerance
S1C0001 (pending approval) – Strategic Workforce Planning to Deliver a Sustainable Policing Service – currently above appetite
The activity outlined in this report and appendices support mitigation of the above identified organisational and strategic risks.
Prior governance
People Board – 20 August 2026
At the People Board on 20 August 2026, members approved this paper to progress to the SPA People Committee for discussion.
Stakeholder engagement - N/A
