The new Forensic Strategy 2025-2030 was approved by the Scottish Police Authority Board on Thursday, 22 May, 2025, following extensive engagement with colleagues across Forensic Services and our key partners. The Strategy also received full support from the Forensic Services Committee on Thursday, 8 May, 2025.
This strategy is the result of extensive engagement with colleagues across Forensic Services and our partners, reflecting their insights, expertise, and commitment.
The strategy sets out Forensic Services shared direction for the future and reflects the vital role forensic science plays in delivering justice and health outcomes across Scotland.
This Forensic Strategy 2025-2030 reflects the vital contribution forensic science makes to the delivery of justice throughout Scotland.
Four Strategic Outcomes
Our strategy is framed around four strategic outcomes, and has been updated to reflect and build on the work we have delivered, and to build on other aspects, where our staff can thrive, collaborate effectively with partners, and meet the needs of the public, criminal justice system, and health services.
- Our people are empowered to provide excellent forensic services in a positive working environment
- We are sustainable, adaptable, and resilient to future challenges
- We deliver high-quality and ethical services through innovative forensic science
- We work collaboratively with partners to serve the needs of the public and criminal justice in Scotland.
Our previous Forensic Strategy 2021 focused on delivering change - including a New Operating Model - this strategy now focuses on a period of consolidation as we roll out the final phase of this New Operating Model and embed the benefits from our new and more flexible ways of working.
The new Forensic Strategy 2025-2030 supersedes the Forensic Strategy 2021, which was approved by the Authority Board on Wednesday, 29 September, 2021.
