Status of all recommendations

Police Scotland should ensure that custody staff have a clear understanding of what response is required for each of the defined observation levels and that these are applied consistently.

Police Scotland should demonstrate flexibility in the deployment of resources across the entire organisation to reduce the impact of low resourcing levels on the wellbeing of frontline officers and staff.

Police Scotland should ensure that its Estates Strategy promotes parity and ensures an appropriate standard of facilities are provided across its estate.

Police Scotland should conduct wellbeing impact assessments when developing new and existing strategies, policies and procedures.

Police Scotland should ensure that wellbeing training is provided to all line managers to ensure a supportive, proactive and preventative approach. Existing training should be reviewed and amended to reflect the new People Strategy.

Police Scotland should promote a culture and embed a process of carrying out and evidencing frequent conversations with line managers, which includes a discussion on wellbeing.