Report Summary
The roles and responsibilities of the Scottish Police Authority (the Authority) and Police Scotland in relation to strategic planning are set out in the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 at Sections 34 and 35.
Under the Act, the Authority is responsible for producing a Strategic Police Plan and involves the Chief Constable of Police Scotland in developing it.
The alignment of strategic direction, priorities for policing, planning and performance assessment is articulated in this Plan.
This Strategic Police Plan for Scotland requires ministerial approval prior to publication and laying before Parliament.
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Vision, values and purpose
The Authority and Police Scotland share a vision for policing in Scotland that reflects the distinct values of each organisation and the shared purpose of policing, as set out in the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012.
Scottish Police Authority Vision: Policing in the Public Interest
Scottish Police Authority Values: Integrity, Respect and Public Service
Shared Vision for policing: Policing for a safe, protected and resilient Scotland
Police Scotland Values: Fairness, Integrity, Respect and Human Rights
Policing Purpose: To improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities in Scotland
