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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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The Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA) is a large organisation employing around 1,600 staff and as a result is able to offer a wide range of opportunities for personal and career development. We are a progressive employer offering a variety of general and specialist roles as well as modern working practices.

To ensure the success and growth of the SPSA it is vital that we have the ability to attract and recruit individuals with the necessary skills, behaviours, qualifications and experience who can contribute effectively towards the achievement of our goals and values.

We are an equal opportunities employer and all roles are open to job share and part-time working. Some positions also offer the opportunity for flexible working.

Due to the sensitive nature of much of the work carried out by the different parts of the Authority all staff undergo pre-employment checks.  You will have been resident in the UK for three years.

SPSA is committed to equality of opportunity and will strive for a workforce that is representative of our community.    The organisation complies with all the relevant legislation including equal opportunities and to operate this policy without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, race, age, disability or religion.