Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Nicholas Bensted-Smith and Andrew Lentin.

There were no declarations received.

To approve public note and non-public summary of inquorate meeting of the City of London Police Authority Board held on the 27^th of September.

The Board considered the draft public note and non-public summary of the Police Authority Board meeting held on the 27th of September 2022.

The Chair highlighted that he had requested the Town Clerk to confirm whether External Members can vote and contribute to the Board’s quorum.

RESOLVED – That the public note and non-public summary of the Police Authority Board meeting held on the 27th of September 2022 be noted.

Joint report of the Town Clerk and Commissioner.

The Board considered a report of the Town Clerk which set out the Outstanding References from previous meetings of the Board.

The Board noted that the communications with the relevant newly appointed secretary of state and ministers would be progressing accordingly with further opportunities for engagement explored further. 

Officers confirmed that an interim report on the City of London Police’s Corporate Services review would be presented to the Board in November with a further report on the final position to be presented once finalised. The Chair noted that the Resource, Risk and Estates Committee would be the primary body to review this document but it would be important for the Board to also consider this.

The Chair instructed that references to the CCTV provision at the Barbican Estate and the joint report on the City of London Corporation and City of London Police responsibilities under Protect Duty be included on the ORs. 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

The Board received the draft minutes of the Professional Standards and Integrity Committee and the Economic and Cyber Crime Committee.

To receive the draft public minutes and non-public summary of the Professional Standards and Integrity Committee meeting held on the 26^th of September.

The Board received the draft minutes of the Professional Standards and Integrity Committee meeting on the 26^th of September 2022.

RESOLVED- That the draft minutes be noted.

To receive the draft public minutes and non-public summary of the Economic and Cyber Crime Committee meeting held on the 3rd of October.

The Board received the draft minutes of the Economic and Cyber Crime Committee held on the 3^rd October  2022.

RESOLVED- That the draft minutes be noted.

Report of the Chair.  

The Board received the Chair’s public update.

Resolved- That the report be noted.

Report of the Commissioner.

The Board received the Commissioner’s public update.

Officers updated on the stabbing incident at Bishopsgate and explained the actions of the Force in response. The Chair commended Officers for their work in response to this incident and noted it was important for criminals to see that the City of London Police were able to act quickly to respond to incidents. In response a Member’s question on whether the incident was indicative of a wider pattern of similar crimes Officers confirmed that it was as relatively small number of individuals causing these incidences and that a dedicated team was in place to combat the responsible groups. 

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.

Report of the Town Clerk.

The Board received a report of the Town Clerk on the Independent Custody Visitor Panel Annual report for 2021-22.

The Board were informed that the report related to 2021-22 and should have included reference to the Independent Custody Visitor Panel Chair and the Independent Custody Visitor Member Sponsor. The Board noted its thanks to Deputy Keith Bottomley for his time as the Independent Custody Visitor Member Sponsor and the Chair resolved to write to him to thank him for his service on behalf of the Board.

In response to Member’s question Officers confirmed that the Force was committed to supporting the mental health of those individuals in custody and in policing more widely. In addition it was confirmed that a joint report dealing with mental health policies for the City of London Police and partners would be prepared for the consideration of the Board, the timing of which was to be agreed with Police Authority Team. 

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.

The Police Authority Board to appoint one of its Members as the Independent Custody Visitors Scheme Member Sponsor.

The Board considered the appointment of the Independent Custody Visitor Scheme Member Sponsor. 

The Town Clerk informed the Board that expressions of interest were sought from the Board with Deborah Oliver expressing an interest in the position. An associated statement was circulated prior to the Board.

RESOLVED- That Deborah Oliver be appointed as the Independent Custody Visitors Scheme Member Sponsor.

Report of the Town Clerk.

The Board considered a report of the interim Director of the Police Authority which provided a Review of the Police Authority.

In response a question from the Deputy Chair it was confirmed that the Strategic Planning and Performance Committee would the primary body for reviewing the performance of the Police Authority against the performance areas explained in the report. In addition, it was confirmed that recommendations for reforming the governance of the Safer City Partnership, including the Member governance oversight by Crime and Disorder Committee, were being developed for consideration.

Following a Member’s query it was explained a communications officer for the Police Authority was due to be hired who would lead on improving the Authority’s engagement and communication.

In response to a Member’s question the Police Authority’s process for processing complaints against the City of London Police was outlined.

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.

There were no questions.

There were no items of urgent business.

MOTION - That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

RESOLVED – That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

Item No.                                  Paragraph(s) in Schedule 12A

14-16(a), (b),19,20 and 21                             3

18 and 19                                                        7

To approve non-public note of inquorate meeting of the City of London Police Authority Board held on the 27^th of September.

The Board considered non-public note of the previous meeting of the Police Authority Board held on the 27^th of October.

RESOLVED- That the non-public note of the previous meeting of the Police Authority Board held on the 27th of October be approved.

The Chair to be heard.

The Chair provided no further update in the non-public session.

The Board received the draft non-public minutes of the Professional Standards and Integrity Committee and the Economic and Cyber Crime Committee.

To receive the draft non-public minutes of the Professional Standards and Integrity Committee meeting held on the 26^th of September.

The Board received the draft non-public minutes of the Professional Standards and Integrity Committee meeting on the 26^th of September 2022.

RESOLVED- That the draft minutes be noted.

To receive the draft non-public minutes of the Economic and Cyber Crime Committee meeting held on the 3rd of October.

The Board received the draft non-public minutes of the Economic and Cyber Crime Committee held on the 3^rd October  2022.

RESOLVED- That the draft minutes be noted.

Report of the Commissioner.

To follow.

The Board considered a report of the Commissioner on the City of London Police Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting and Analysis Service procurement outcome approvals.

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.

Report of the Commissioner.

The Board considered a report of the Commissioner on the NPCC Cyber Crime Portfolio Cyber Crime Plan 2022-23.

RESOLVED- That the report be approved. 

Report of the Commissioner.

The Board received a report of the Commissioner on the NPCC Cyber Crime Programme – Benefits Evaluation 2021-22.

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.

Report of the Commissioner.

The Board considered a report of the Commissioner on the Gateway 6 Bi-closure.

RESOLVED- That the report be approved.

Report of the Commissioner.

The Board considered a report of the Commissioner on the City of London Retention Measures.

RESOLVED- That report be approved.

There was one questions received in the non-public session.

There were no items of urgent business.

Report of the Commissioner.

To be circulated separately.

The Board considered a confidential report of the Commission on the review of Special Constabulary. 

RESOLVED- That the report be noted