The Scottish Government

The Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA) provides expert policing and support services to the country's eight police forces and criminal justice community.

The SPSA plays an important role in the effectiveness of modern policing by providing

• criminal records
• forensic services
• specialist ICT
• training (including the Scottish Police College)
• corporate services
• specialist officers and staff for the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency (SCDEA)