Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Commissioner on HMIC Inspections.

The Commissioner updated the Sub-Committee on activity undertaken since the last meeting with reference to HMIC inspection reports.  The Commissioner explained that there had been significant focus on Skills Capability to determine what skills gaps exist.  Role profiles have been listed, though they are waiting on the work of the Demand and Value for Money  review to be completed in two weeks’ time, on 16^th June.  A Member asked for assurances that the conclusions of the review  would be implemented into the strategic workforce plan. The Commissioner explained that due consideration would be given to the findings of the review and any accepted proposals  would be included in relevant force plans and strategies, including the STRA process.

The Commissioner explained that the STRA process aimed to take into account what operational leads needed in terms of demand level, predicted demand level and services within each directorate.  Following this, documents were produced and a strategic assessment made.  The STRA report made 21 recommendations and was deemed to be very effective in identifying operational and strategic requirements.  This will happen on an annual basis going forward.  The next report would take place in August, pending the completion of the Demand and Value for Money review .  The Sub-Committee agreed that the findings of the Demand and Value for Money review  should go to Grand Committee with a view to formulating a deep dive group to focus on it.

The Commissioner gave a verbal update on the HMIC’s PEEL: Police Effectiveness 2016 report.  The Commissioner explained that the results were due to go through a process of regional and national moderation as is normal practice.  A Member declared that due to the lengthy delay in receiving the reports, it was very useful to obtain regular updates so that the Sub-Committee is kept up to date.

A Member questioned various areas that are categorised as RED status within the table of recommendations.  The Commissioner explained that in a number of cases GREEN status is pending quality assurance checks to be signed off within CoLP, such as Legitimacy No.1,4, and a number are pending completion of the Demand and Value for Money review, such as Efficiency No.2,3,4,5.  Members also requested that estimated completion dates are given for all RED status recommendations in the next and future updates.

A Member expressed concern at the RED status of one of the recommendations within the Inspection update on “In harm’s Way- the role of the police in keeping children safe”.   A Member asked that future reports include a forecast for future status changes (for example in 3/6/9 months’ time) in order to provide more useful information in the table. (8)

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.