Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Commissioner of Police updating Members on the National Fraud Capability Programme and details of the negotiation strategy for the future development of a regional fraud capability.

Members were updated on the success of the quarterly Heads of Regional Organised Crime Units meetings. These have provided a valuable opportunity for dialogue between regional forces, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) and the National Crime Agency (NCA). In addition, the Commander welcomed the support of PCC’s in raising the profile of Economic Crime across the country.

The Sub Committee discussed the transition of Action Fraud and dialogue regarding its governance structure and oversight. The Chairman considered it beneficial for the Police Commissioner to work closely with strategic partners to ensure that the proposed model of governance and oversight received clear agreement from all parties.