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The Scottish Police Authority is independent of both the Scottish Government and policing. It is the primary governance body for policing in Scotland, and was established as a public body on 1 April 2013 by the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012. It was set up to hold the Chief Constable to account; promote, support and oversee improvement in policing. It is also responsible for the management and delivery of Forensic Services in Scotland and Independent Custody Visiting Scotland.

In this section, find out more about the Authority’s priorities, the Board and the Leadership team.

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Complaints

Are you dissatisfied with the service you have received from policing in Scotland?

The Scottish Police Authority, Police Scotland and the Police Investigations and Reviews Commissioner (PIRC) all have a role to play in considering complaints about policing in Scotland.

In this section, find out who to direct your complaint to. We also welcome written communication in Gaelic (see our Gaelic Language Plan).

Complaints

Published: 26 March 2026

Horizon Scanning Report 5th Edition

Category: Corporate Document

Topic: Research Policy

Commitee: Policing Performance Committee

REP 20260212 Horizon Scanning Report 5Th Edition V0.2 (pdf, 1MB )

Report Summary

The Authority's 5th Horizon Scanning Documents.

Related Publications

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Trauma-Informed Practice – Public Briefing

Published: 21 May 2025

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Sgrùdadh earbsa a’ phobaill - COVID-19 - Duilleag Fiosrachaidh - Dàmhair 2021

Published: 01 March 2024

Research Policy

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SPA Analysis: "Human Rights Review of Children and Young People: Strip Searching in Police Custody" Northern Ireland Policing Board

Published: 10 August 2023

Research Policy

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Public Confidence Survey - Public Briefing - October 2021

Published: 18 April 2023

Research Policy

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Horizon Scanning Report 5th Edition

Report Summary

Related Publications

Trauma-Informed Practice – Public Briefing

Sgrùdadh earbsa a’ phobaill - COVID-19 - Duilleag Fiosrachaidh - Dàmhair 2021

SPA Analysis: "Human Rights Review of Children and Young People: Strip Searching in Police Custody" Northern Ireland Policing Board

Public Confidence Survey - Public Briefing - October 2021