Scottish Crime Campus
The Scottish Crime Campus at Gartcosh is the first of its kind in the UK and will bring together on a single site a number of agencies involved in tackling and preventing serious organised crime in Scotland and beyond.
Located in North Lanarkshire on the outskirts of East Glasgow, the campus will provide secure accommodation for over 1,200 police officers and staff from a range of crime-fighting agencies, including the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency (SCDEA), SPSA Forensic Services in Glasgow, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
The move marks one of the most significant criminal justice developments in a generation and will promote a more collaborative approach among law enforcement agencies and the criminal justice community. This unique location will meet the needs of critical law enforcement specialists and police support services, including modern, purpose-built forensic science facilities, and will have the flexibility to adapt to changing demands.
North Lanarkshire Council has granted full planning permission for campus and pre-enabling were completed in July 2009. The final design proposals are currently being developed, with construction set to begin in April 2010. Subject to contract, the building is expected to be completed during 2012 with agencies relocating on a phased basis.