Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner (copy attached).

Members received a report of the Commissioner providing a brief outline of the national policing landscape and an update on the Force’s position as the Lead Force for Economic Crime.

The issue of Home Office funding for the implementation of regional fraud teams was discussed, with the Chairman suggesting that, following formal confirmation of their funding, it would be appropriate for him to join the Commissioner when he met with representatives from the financial services sector to discuss funding. The Commissioner took on board the Chairman’s comments and undertook to share his negotiating strategy with the Chairman and the Chairman of the Policy & Resources Committee.

          RECEIVED.