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Who We Are

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: 25 July 2023

Scottish DNA Database 2022-23

Category: Reports

Topic: Forensic Services

Statistics 2022/23 (pdf, .75MB )

Report Summary

A report detailing DNA samples retained on the Scottish DNA Database during 2022-23. This report is updated monthly with the most recent statistics.

Related Publications

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FOI 2025/26-126 - Review of Shamsuddin Mahmood case - correspondence sent to / received from Northern Constabulary

Published: 17 April 2026

Forensic Services

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FOI 2025/26-124 - Forensic Services operational involvement and resource allocation regarding the Dundee Waterfront Development

Published: 24 March 2026

Forensic Services

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Forensic Services Director's Report - 25 March 2026

Published: 20 March 2026

Forensic Services

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FOI 2025/26-117 - Forensic Services annual budget figures for specified categories – 2013/14 to 2024/25

Published: 10 March 2026

Forensic Services

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Scottish DNA Database 2022-23

Report Summary

Related Publications

FOI 2025/26-126 - Review of Shamsuddin Mahmood case - correspondence sent to / received from Northern Constabulary

FOI 2025/26-124 - Forensic Services operational involvement and resource allocation regarding the Dundee Waterfront Development

Forensic Services Director's Report - 25 March 2026

FOI 2025/26-117 - Forensic Services annual budget figures for specified categories – 2013/14 to 2024/25