About Strathclyde Police Authority

Strathclyde Police Authority is an independent body made up entirely of locally elected councillors. Together with the Justice Secretary and Strathclyde’s Chief Constable, we are responsible for the management of policing in Strathclyde. This is known as the Tripartite arrangement.

Strathclyde Police Authority has a duty to ensure the local police force is effective and efficient and hold the Chief Constable to account for decisions taken and services delivered.

Our main responsibilities include:

• Managing the revenue budget and allocating money for resources such as police property, vehicles, clothing and equipment, as well as salaries for police officers and police staff;
• Monitoring the performance of Strathclyde Police; and
• Ensuring the public receives the best possible service within the set budget.

The Police Authority is also responsible for appointing the Chief Constable, Deputy Chief Constable and Assistant Chief Constables, and investigates complaints about the personal conduct of any of these senior officers as well as monitoring general complaints about the police.

Strathclyde Police Authority has a strategic role and is not responsible for the day-to-day delivery of policing, which is the responsibility of the Chief Constable.