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The SBC has today published the findings of a joint review carried out to provide assurance that the ‘acquisition, retention, use and destruction of fingerprints for policing and criminal justice purposes in Scotland is lawful, effective and ethical’.

A new @IP_Scotland and @HMICS report has recommended that witnesses are initially sent a trauma-informed ‘notice of trial date’ letter, rather than the current formal citation which threatens arrest. Report in comments below.

A new @IP_Scotland and @HMICS report has called on the Scottish justice system to modernise the ‘antiquated’ way it cites witnesses to attend court. Link to report below.

An @IP_Scotland and @HMICS joint review has called on the Scottish justice system to modernise the way it delivers witness citations – swapping second class post for email. Link to report below. hmics-and-ips-citing-witnesses-in-the-sheriff-court.pdf

HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland, Craig Naylor, today joined @AuditorGenScot Stephen Boyle, in giving evidence to the @ScotParl Public Audit Committee on their joint Best Value audit of policing in Scotland. hmics.scot/media/yxvmaju4…

Today’s joint report from @hmics and @AuditScotland says policing in Scotland must deliver the next stage of reform. The service is well managed and led but has been slow to modernise and workforce planning needs to improve. More here: hmics.scot/media/yxvmaju4…

Tomorrow @AuditorGenScot will publish a joint report with @hmics that looks at best value arrangements across policing. Follow us for all the details.

Merry Christmas from all at HMICS.

A new HMICS report has praised @PoliceScotland local policing teams and specialist policing units for their swift response to emerging drug threats – including dealing with clusters of near-fatal overdoses, suggesting super-strength drugs in circulation. Full report below

The rollout of Naloxone to more than 12,500 @PoliceScotland officers has not just saved lives but demonstrates a shift in the force’s approach to reducing drug-related harm, says a new HMICS report. Link to review below.

Report: hmics.scot/publications/t…

A new review by HMICS has praised @PoliceScotland for its ‘valuable contribution’ to drug harm reduction – but said more must be done. Link to full report below.

Report: hmics.scot/publications/t…

A new HMICS review has urged @PoliceScotland to make clear its policy on drug harm reduction. Link to review below.