Scottish budget 2023-24 - statement from the Chief Constable

Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone said: “We know the financial pressure upon the public sector in the United Kingdom and Scotland and, indeed, upon individuals and families.

“Hard choices lie ahead to deliver effective policing within the revenue budget available and our capital funding remains significantly lower than that needed to progress improvements to our technology, buildings and vehicles.

“However, the budget for 2023-24 is an improvement on the level indicated in the Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review and a welcome recognition of the significant transformation, savings and enhanced service delivered by Police Scotland. I am hugely grateful to our officers and staff for their hard work.

“We continue to work closely with the Scottish Police Authority and the Scottish Government to serve our communities and keep people safe.”