Association of Scottish Police Superintendents (ASPS) - UK

OPINION: In a response to an earlier article exploring the strategic direction of Police Scotland, former President of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents Prof Niven Rennie argues that financial constraint – both in policing and across the public sector – is a key factor in determining the priorities for the force, and calls for support for Chief Constable Jo Farrell’s efforts to navigate these challenges, as well as a more unified public sector approach.

ANALYSIS: The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill, published in April, aims to consolidate existing hate crime legislation, as well as introducing new offences and abolishing blasphemy. Kath Murray, Lucy Hunter Blackburn and Lisa Mackenzie of the MurrayBlackburnMackenzie Policy Analysis Collective analyse and explain police responses to the new bill and its wide-ranging ramifications.

NEWS: Live Blog: This year's Police Superintendents' Association Conference takes place in Stratford upon Avon. It's day two of the conference which will feature HMCIC Sir Tom Winsor on the state of policing, followed by the launch of the most comprehensive and independent review of policing for years by the Police Foundation.

NEWS: Live Blog: This year's Police Superintendents' Association Conference takes place in Stratford upon Avon. We'll be live-blogging the event in which the Home Secretary Priti Patel is expected to make her first major public address to the police service.

Book Review: Over 600 superintendents have benefited from workshops delivered by Jonathan Rees to equip them with the skills to survive and thrive in complex and extensive command environments. Jonathan has now taken his knowledge and expertise and distilled it into 'The Resilience Toolkit - Powerful ways to thrive in blue-light services' to help others succeed.

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE: Digital Evidence Management systems are now critical for today’s investigations but how can the police be sure they are investing in the right technology? Jamie Wilson discusses the need for forces to share best practice - as well as digital information - and announces the Transformational Global Policing Summit as the perfect forum to discuss and share that knowledge

OPINION: A lack of integration and interoperability between ICT systems coupled with outdated hardware continue to hamper Scottish police officers but, in his foreword to CoPaCC's Police ICT: User Perspectives 2018 report, President of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents Ch Supt Ivor Marshall says the recently agreed £298 million for ICT investment is an opportunity to create a system fit for purpose.

INSIGHT: Published today, the "Police ICT: User Perspectives 2018" report includes articles providing a range of views on the results and what should happen next. Policing Insight's editor, Tina Orr Munro, here acknowledges that some progress on police ICT has been made since last year's survey - but widespread frustrations reveal the police service still has a very long way to go.

NEW REPORT: The results of this year's Police ICT User survey have now been published, with police officers and staff expressing deep dissatisfaction with ICT provision in their forces. They tell a story of badly specified, out-of-date equipment, slow and unreliable systems with poor integration combined with a lack of suitable training and support.

Prize Draw Winner: As the second CoPaCC Police ICT User Perspectives Report is about to be published, we’re delighted to announce the winner of our prize draw. Congratulations to Detective Constable Ed Middleton from Gwent Police who has scooped an Apple iPad 2. Tina Orr-Munro speaks to DC Middleton about his experience of ICT in his day-to-day role as a financial crime investigator.

INSIGHT: Recruitment from under-represented communities is improving, but once in officers often struggle to progress through the ranks. A new, specially-devised coaching scheme has been launched by the Superintendents' Association in partnership with the College of Policing to encourage and support officers in reaching their full potential.

NEW REPORT: The latest CoPaCC thematic report, 'PCCs and Statutory Transparency,' is published today. CoPaCC has undertaken a review of PCCs and transparency in every year since 2012, when Police and Crime Commissioners were first elected. Bernard Rix, CoPaCC Chief Executive and Policing Insight's Publisher, introduces the latest review and outlines what additional related work is planned for next year.

NEW REPORT: The latest CoPaCC thematic report 'Police ICT: User perspectives' is published today. Following a survey of police officers from 44 police forces, the report provides a unique insight into the views of the frontline on the provision of ICT in their force. The results and feedback from end users are required reading for police managers, buyers and suppliers.

NEWS: The results of the first annual police ICT user survey will be published shortly. Undertaken by CoPaCC and supported by the Police Federation of England and Wales, the Police Superintendents' Association of England and Wales, and the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, the survey provides a unique, independent insight into what police officers really think of their police ICT systems. Policing Insight talks to senior stakeholders involved in the survey about its potential impact and what needs to change. We also announce the winner of the survey prize draw for an iPad.

Analysis: The Scottish Police Authority was established four years ago to oversee the newly-formed Police Scotland, but, in that time, the authority has faced intense criticism. Former President of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents Niven Rennie takes a closer look at the problems the Authority has faced.

Analysis: England and Wales' Policing Vision 2025 and Scotland's Policing 2026 outline where the police service sees itself, both north and south of the border, in ten years time. Former Assistant Chief Constable Ian Wiggett assesses both strategies and considers whether ambition can be turned into reality.

Opinion: Chief Superintendent Gordon Crossan, President of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, explores Police Scotland's draft 10-year plan and how its successful delivery will depend on the quality of its workforce, not on the quantity.

OPINION: Ch Supt Gordan Crossan, President of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, argues that we 'underestimate at our peril' the impact on officers and staff of increased demand.

OPINION: Association of Scottish Police Superintendents' President, Niven Rennie, adds his support to last week's warning from PSAEW President Ch Supt Gavin Thomas

OPINION: Niven Rennie, President of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, sets out his thoughts on police governance in Scotland

OPINION: Niven Rennie, President of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, reflects on last week's Police Superintendents' conference south of the border