Agenda item

Integrity Dashboard and Code of Ethics Update

Report of the Commissioner of Police

Minutes:

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Commissioner of Police that provided Members with information on the submitted reports at Item 6 and Item 7; Q2 Integrity Dashboard and Code of Ethics Update.

The Head of Strategic Development explained that the Integrity Standards Board (ISB) met on 30 November, one day before this Sub-Committee, and so would verbally update Members.

 

The Head of Strategic Development explained that there were no major concerning trends to note.  There were some small issues such as those related to internal telephones.  He explained that NICHE system issues were discussed, and that NCRS audits were ongoing, with none raising any Professional Standards & Integrity concerns in 2017.

 

The Head of Strategic Development explained that the London Police Challenge Forum (LPCF) which operated nationally, had now moved towards division into regional panels.  All three London Forces opted to be part of the West of England/Wales regional panel, which was chaired by a highly regarded panel chair based in Bath.  He explained that national policy debate was to a significant extent informed by these panels.  There had been three panels held so far, with no MPS representative and just one CoLP representative raising an issue.  He explained that there was an urge for CoLP to better utilise their representatives at these panels moving forward.  To this end, the plan would be to have a re-launch in January 2018, taking on board the learning to date around communications.

 

In reference to paragraph 11 of the report, the Head of Strategic Development explained that any issues raised by Force Crime and Incident Registrar (FCIR) audits would sent to the Integrity Standards Board.  He clarified that CoLP protocol dictates that recording methods always undergo a risk assessment.  He emphasised that it was important that issues which are not problematic remain presented as correctly, and are recorded accurately.

 

The Chairman enquired as to the status of PEEL reports.  The Head of Strategic Development explained that the Efficiency & Legitimacy inspection took place, but that the report publication had been delayed a number of times by HMICFRS.  The latest date given was 12 December, and although CoLP are working on actions based on a draft issued, until final publication it is unavailable for circulation.  The Chairman stated that reports published relating to Professional Standards & Integrity issues should be submitted to this Sub-Committee, as well as the Performance and Resource Management Sub-Committee as standard practice.  The Chairman requested a draft copy of the report on leadership for the next meeting. (6)

 

The Head of Strategic Development notified Members that in 2018 “PEEL” would be retitled “Integrated PEEL Assessment”.

 

The Head of Strategic Development explained that from 2018 onwards, with one inspection likely taking place in Autumn planned so far, would be informed by the CoLP “Force Management Statement”.  He explained that it was not yet fully clear how the Statement would translate into the inspection criteria.  The Chairman noted that it may prove difficult to compare and contrast with previous inspection reports.

 

RESOLVED – That the report be received.

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