About Us

The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) is the professional voice of police leadership in Scotland.

We are an independent organisation registered in Scotland with Companies House (company number SC310956) as a company limited by guarantee. We are also a charity registered in Scotland (no. SC039323). We are led by a Board of Directors and our ordinary membership.

Mission Statement

The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland is committed to shaping and modernising policing.

ACPOS will fully engage with partners and, by delivering excellent policing services, collaboratively build safe, strong and successful communities.

Statement of Purpose

To create the environment for the delivery of excellent, visible and accessible policing services
To efficiently, effectively and economically develop the capacity and capability of policing in Scotland
To inform and influence the development and delivery of public policy

ACPOS Mission Statement,
Statement of Purpose,
Code of Ethics & Guiding Principles »

We are not a staff association. A separate organisation, The Scottish Chief Police Officers' Staff Association, exists to represent chief police officers and senior police staff on conditions of service and pay.

ACPOS Strategy

The ACPOS Strategy 'Shaping Policing in Scotland' oultlines our Statements of Purpose, Personal Values and those Guiding Principles which underpin our business.

Annual Reports

Memorandum and articles

ACPOS Memorandum & Articles »

Accountability

ACPOS Accountability »

Structure

ACPOS is made up of the ACPOS Board of Directors, ACPOS Council and Ordinary Members.

We carry out our business through 10 business areas supported by a Secretariat, Freedom of Information Co-ordinator, and a Communications team. We also host the Business Change Directorate, which includes the Business Benefits Unit, to promote collaborative and efficient working between the 8 Scottish police forces.

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