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Published: 01 December 2025

Senior Officer Recruitment Process - 4 December 2025

Category: Reports
Commitee: People Committee

Report Summary

This report provides members of the People Committee with an overview of the recommended optimum process and arrangements for the appointment of police officers to the rank of Assistant Chief Constable and above by the Scottish Police Authority.

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Meeting

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People Committee - 4 December 2025

Date : 04 December 2025

Location : Online


Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to set out the recommended optimum process and arrangements for the appointment of police officers to the rank of Assistant Chief Constable and above by the Scottish Police Authority.

Subject to Committee consideration of the process outlined in this report, approval is requested to delegate the implementation of any required senior officer recruitment to the Chair.


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