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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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Police Recreation Associations  

There are various Police Recreation Associations operated by Scottish police forces and SPSA has developed partnerships with a number of these organisations.  All of our people are eligible for membership, giving access to a variety of sport and recreational pursuits from athletics, badminton and curling to swimming, sailing and wrestling.  There is something for almost every activity and fitness level.