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12. We interviewed officers and staff from across Police Scotland, staff associations, trade unions, partner organisations and other key stakeholders.
13. During our inspection, we visited West Midlands, Surrey and Sussex police services, and we engaged with the National Police Chiefs’ Council, to identify best practice in other parts of the UK.
14. We set up focus groups and interviewed officers and staff based in the north, west and east command areas of Police Scotland. One division from each command area was identified to gain an appreciation of the issues in contrasting parts of the organisation, as follows:
- North – North East Division (A Division)
- West – Greater Glasgow Division (G Division)
- East – Fife Division (P Division).
15. We issued a self-evaluation to Police Scotland and, on its completion, we reviewed an extensive range of relevant documentation including policies, procedures, performance and management information, strategies, plans and training course materials.
16. During our inspection we were assisted by a number of charitable organisations who support vulnerable road users and people who have been affected by serious road collisions.