Agenda item

Stolen Mopeds – Police Tactics

In response to a question from a Member regarding whether the City of London Police was copying recent Metropolitan Police tactics of ramming stolen mopeds, the Commissioner replied that the City of London Police had undertaken joint work with the City of London Police and had therefore adopted the tactic described. The tactics were a response to a change in criminal tactics away from foot muggins to moped/motorcycle muggings.

In response to a further question, the Commissioner noted that Officers would be open to prosecution for using ramming tactics as, ultimately, as Police officers they remained accountable for their actions. That said, Police drivers were highly trained. The Commissioner agreed to ensure that due regard for the possibility of causing injury would be taken into account when applying the ramming tactic.

Police Committee - Term Limits

In response to a question from a Member, the Town Clerk agreed to include a review of whether a term limit for Common Council Members of the Police Committee should be introduced. The review would be mindful of the required terms of office for Chairman and Deputy Chairman.

Black Cab Blockades

In response to a question from a Member, the Commissioner replied that the current Black cab blockades within the City were authorised demonstrations and so were not subject to enforcement. However, the City of London Police would continue to monitor the situation and apply the tests set out within the Public Order Act (1986) to ensure the protests and Police response remained appropriate.