Latest News

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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Finance

The finance function provides efficient and effective finance support that enhances the strategic goals of the organisation.  They are responsible for preparing, monitoring and controlling the organisation's annual budget of around £70-80 million as well as managing all aspects of the SPSA's financial governance, controlling expenditure and ensuring grant-in-aid claims are fully supported.