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Status of all recommendations

Results: 268 found
Publication date Publication title Recommendation Reviewed Status
18th October 2023 Thematic review of policing mental health in Scotland 14.

Police Scotland and the SPA should put in place measures to monitor progress on the development and implementation of the mental health strategy and the recommendations and areas for development outlined in this review, including recommendations from the VOX lived experience report.

20th January 2025 Closed
3rd October 2023 Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland 1.

The Scottish Government should place into legislation the requirement for all Police Scotland officers and staff to obtain and maintain a minimum standard of vetting clearance and the provision for the Chief Constable to dispense with the service of an officer or staff member who cannot maintain suitable vetting.

13th March 2025 Open
3rd October 2023 Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland 2.

Police Scotland should undertake an urgent review to ensure that all officers and staff have been subject to at least Recruitment Vetting.

9th April 2024 Open
3rd October 2023 Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland 3.

Police Scotland should introduce a programme so that officers and staff who hold only Recruitment Vetting are re-vetted at least every 10 years.

10th January 2025 Open
3rd October 2023 Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland 4.

Police Scotland should ensure it has in place clear policy and robust processes for the granting of Conditional Vetting Clearance, including the ongoing management of identified risk.

28th January 2025 Closed
3rd October 2023 Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland 5.

Police Scotland should as a matter of urgency review its designated posts and its guidance in relation to the identification of designated posts, prioritising those posts that require working with vulnerable people.

10th January 2025 Open
3rd October 2023 Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland 6.

Police Scotland should have clear policy and supporting processes in place which require all officers and staff to report relevant changes of their personal circumstances.

25th October 2024 Closed
3rd October 2023 Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland 7.

Police Scotland should have clear policy and supporting processes requiring all officers and staff to report any off-duty criminal charge, conviction or offence.

25th October 2024 Closed
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