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Our values
As a values-led organisation, we will undertake our activity in a way that is:
INDEPENDENT
We will always act independently and publish impartial and objective reports. Our professional advice will be informed and unbiased. HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMCIC) in Scotland is appointed under Royal Warrant and is independent of the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and the SPA.
ACCOUNTABLE
We will be accountable for what we do and will justify our actions and reports by evidence. We will publish our statutory reports to the Scottish Parliament and submit ourselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to our function.
PROPORTIONATE
We will ensure our scrutiny is proportionate and that we only inspect what is necessary to achieve our statutory purpose. We will engage with other scrutiny bodies to minimise the burden and any potential duplication, and review our methodology to ensure it is efficient and effective for all stakeholders.
TRANSPARENT
We will be open about what we do and give reasons for our decisions. We will publish our reports and provide updates through annual reports and report on the status of recommendations on our website.
USER-FOCUSED
We will align our scrutiny to the needs of service users and co-operate with other scrutiny authorities. We will meet our responsibilities under the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, by continuously improving our user focus in the design and operation of our functions. We will promote equality and respect for diversity in everything we do.