Report Summary
This report provides members of the Forensic Services Committee with an overview of Digital Forensics – Next Steps and Timeline for Progression.
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Meeting
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Forensic Services Committee - 30 October 2025
Date : 30 October 2025
Location : Online
Alignment to risk register and risk appetite
There are three related risks on the Police Scotland corporate risk register. Transformational investment within Digital Forensics will aid reduction of risk in these areas:
O1A0004, Organisational Technology Resilience - This relates to the risk we face due to the merging of old/different IT systems and infrastructure which are inconsistent and outdated. We need to upgrade our tech infrastructure, or we risk service disruptions, system failures, security breaches.
O1E0011, Information Sharing - Because of poor and inconsistent information sharing with partners we might be at risk of breaking data protection laws.
O4E0001, Cybercrime Digital Forensics Capacity - Captures lack of investment, process redesign and staffing in digital forensics. Barriers have created capacity constraints. Demand for digital forensics increasingly rapidly. If we can’t scale it might lead to missed evidence, delays in prosecutions etc.
