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Status of all recommendations

Results: 377 found
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member of staff is refused or has their Management Vetting or Government (National Security Vetting) vetting clearances withdrawn this will result in a review of their Recruitment Vetting clearance.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Police Scotland’s policies should allow all levels of vetting clearance to be refused, suspended or withdrawn.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
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