Local Policing+ Inspection Programme Inspection of Tayside Division

The divisional commander should ensure that Tayside Division has an intelligence requirement aligned to national and local priorities and that this is communicated to, and understood and acted upon by, officers.

The divisional commander should ensure that the role of the community police officer is clearly defined and that community officers understand the expectations upon them and receive training or guidance to carry out their role effectively.

Police Scotland and the divisional commander should review the availability of nationally, regionally and locally-based specialist teams out of hours.

Police Scotland should develop a vision and strategy for special constables and other volunteers.

The divisional commander should adopt an evaluative approach to his divisional and partnership initiatives.