The different ways police deal with custody presents "challenges" for the new national force, a report has concluded.
The eight regional forces, which are being merged from April 1, have different approaches to risk management, staffing and healthcare, according to a report by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland.
The way custody suites are designed and managed also differs.
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