Scottish Police Authority
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| Type | Police Authority |
| Jurisdiction | Scotland |
| Headquarters | 1 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1DZ |
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| Parent department | Scottish Government |
| Website | www |
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The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is a public body of the Scottish Government which holds Police Scotland, the national police service, to account. Both bodies were established on 1 April 2013 following an announcement on 8 September 2011 in which the Scottish Government confirmed a single police service would be created to replace the existing eight forces, the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Scottish Police Services Authority.
After a further consultation on the detailed operation of the police service, the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill was published on 17 January 2012. After scrutiny and debate by the Scottish Parliament, the legislation was approved on 27 June 2012. It received Royal Assent in August.
One of the key provisions of the legislation includes clear responsibilities for the Chief Constable and, to ensure continued separation from Ministers, a new Scottish Police Authority with 11 to 15 members and a clear and strong remit to effectively hold the Chief Constable to account.
The Scottish Police Authority is responsible for maintaining the Police Service. It is accountable to Ministers and Parliament and it is supported by a senior officer and small staff team to help it perform its role. Its functions are:
On 31 August 2012, the Scottish Government confirmed Vic Emery OBE, the current Convener of the Scottish Police Services Authority, as Chair of the SPA.
Emery chaired the panel to appoint the Chief Constable. On 26 September 2012, he confirmed the appointment of Stephen House, Chief Constable of Strathclyde Police, as the first Chief Constable of Police Scotland.
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