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
Implications detail
Financial – In terms of the ISO 17025 Project, the financial year 25/26 allocated budget of £141,000 will not be met and approximately £100,000 will be handed back to Transformation. In terms of costs associated with the wider changes detailed in this report, detailed requirements gathering is currently underway and will help inform overall costs and relevant governance routes.
Workforce – There are personnel implications associated with this paper, including the re-deployment of the ISO 17025 Project Team. Wider implications in terms of the tiered approach are yet to be defined in terms of detail and number of resources.
The introduction of the proposed changes detailed in this report will demonstrate that Police Scotland are achieving a high standard of service delivery in relation to DF, in support of wider Criminal Justice service needs and to better meet the expectations of victims and witnesses. Reputational risks exist if these changes are not implemented, and criminal justice processes are negatively affected.
