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Seventh Issue of Emerge Published

Emerge is the regular update for policing and the wider criminal justice community on the work of the SPSA. Emerge is now presented in new interactive PDF format.

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Plans unveilled to speed up forensic support for Scottish police

SPSA Forensic Services has today published proposals to improve the speed, consistency, and cost effectiveness of forensic analysis in Scotland.

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Scots Police Training Revamp puts Emphasis on Hands-On Experience

Scotland’s new police recruits are to complete their formal training faster, and experience more operational time on the streets as part of the largest shake up of probationer training in recent years.

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Staff Resources

SPSA  Employees

November 2009

Number of staff (headcount)

1350

Full time equivalent

1302.67

Seconded Police Officers

November 2009

Number of officers

329

Full time equivalent

329




SPSA  Employees (excl SCDEA)

November 2009

Number of staff (headcount)

1254

Full time equivalent

1208.66

Seconded Police Officers (excl SCDEA)

November 2009

Number of officers

127

Full time equivalent

127