Status of all recommendations

Police Scotland should maintain its robust focus on planning arrangements for the Commonwealth Games 2026, while working closely with key partners. By addressing the following areas for development, it can build on the positive progress made during the early stages of planning for the event.

Police Scotland should review and enhance the content and delivery of training of its Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Behaviour for all those joining the organisation. This review should ensure improved quality, consistency and effectiveness.

Police Scotland PSD should review its use of the iBase database to ensure compliance with data protection requirements, including conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and establishing policies for record creation, retention and access.

Police Scotland should implement an effective performance development and appraisal system. This system should be supported by structured training for line managers to enable constructive performance conversations and early intervention in cases of underperformance.

The Scottish Government should undertake a comprehensive review of The Police Service of Scotland (Performance) Regulations 2014.

Police Scotland should ensure that all staff involved in assessing potential protected disclosures receive appropriate training to enable them to identify and manage such reports effectively.

The Scottish Police Authority should revise its policies to clearly outline processes for assessing reports of wrongdoing involving senior officers which may be whistleblowing.

Police Scotland should maintain an auditable record of all reports considered as potential protected disclosures, including the rationale for decisions and details of decision makers.