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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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SPSA Excellence, Innovation and Long Service Awards  

The work we carry out within SPSA to support our partners in policing and the wider criminal justice system is fundamental to delivering a safer Scotland, which is why we every year we host our Excellence, Innovation and Long Service Awards ceremony and luncheon to recognise the achievements of our staff.  

The aim of the Awards is to recognise commitment, energy and innovation throughout our organisation, and is as much about recognising and promoting the diverse and excellent work that is being carried out to our colleagues in other business areas as well as to our external stakeholders.

Many of our people have also dedicated their entire working lives to supporting the police service and we are very proud of their commitment.  Every year we celebrate their dedication and honour their service at the awards ceremony, presenting them with long service medals.