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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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What can I do at SPSA?

We have a number of opportunities available in many roles across all areas.  You could join us as a forensic scientist or fingerprint trainee, or even as a gardener or mechanic at the Scottish Police College.  From an accountant, clerical assistant and HR business partner, to a business analyst, ICT developer or call handler in the Crimestoppers Scotland Call Centre, we have something to suit everyone.  

Find out more about the opportunities available in each of our business areas by checking out the links below.