| Publication date | Publication title | Recommendation | Reviewed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 3rd October 2023 | Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland | 8. Police Scotland should have a policy in relation to reviewing the vetting clearance of officers and staff following misconduct proceedings. |
23rd July 2025 | Open |
| 3rd October 2023 | Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland | 9. Police Scotland should have a policy whereby, if an officer or member of staff is refused or has their Management Vetting or Government (National Security Vetting) vetting clearances withdrawn this will result in a review of their Recruitment Vetting clearance. |
22nd July 2025 | Open |
| 3rd October 2023 | Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland | 10. Police Scotland should introduce an annual integrity review including change of personal circumstances for all vetting clearances. |
6th July 2025 | Open |
| 3rd October 2023 | Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland | 11. Police Scotland’s policies should allow all levels of vetting clearance to be refused, suspended or withdrawn. |
29th May 2026 | Closed |
| 3rd October 2023 | Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland | 12. Police Scotland should maintain a cadre of trained Chief Superintendents or police staff equivalent, to review appeals of vetting decisions from officers and staff already employed by the service. |
25th October 2024 | Closed |
| 3rd October 2023 | Assurance review of vetting policy and procedures within Police Scotland | 13. Police Scotland should review the specific cases identified in this HMICS inspection as a matter of urgency and consider whether the vetting clearance granted is appropriate, and where risk is identified ensure mitigation plans are put in place. |
3rd December 2024 | Closed |
Results: 377 found