Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Nick Bensted-Smith. The Town Clerk noted that Alderman Emma Edhem would be arriving late.

The Chairman welcomed those Members who had joined the Committee for 2020/21 and thanked Nick Bensted-Smith for his work as past Chairman of the Committee. The Chairman also welcomed Detective Chief Superintendent Becky Riggs to her first meeting since joining the Force.

There were no declarations.

Lisvane Review

The Chairman noted the review by Lord Lisvane into the City of London Corporation’s governance, particularly its observations and recommendations around governance of the City of London Police Authority. The Chairman noted that he would be recommending that the Economic Crime Committee continue given the importance of the Force’s National Lead function. There was a broader question over an increase in the number of external members appointed to both the City of London Police Authority Board, and the Economic Crime Committee which Members were welcome to provide feedback on either at this meeting, or outside of the meeting.

To agree the public minutes and non-public summary of the meeting held on 27 January 2020.

RESOLVED, that the public minutes and non-public summary of the meeting held on 27 January 2020 be approved.

There were no questions.

MOTION - That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item(s) 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, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business 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.

To agree the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 27 January 2020.

RESOLVED, that the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 27 January 2020 be approved.

Joint report of the Town Clerk and Commissioner.

Members considered a joint report of the Town Clerk and Commissioner regarding non-public references.

Report of the T/Commander (Economic Crime).

Members considered a report of the T/Commander (Economic Crime) regarding case studies of artificial intelligence (AI) support for the National Lead Force.

Report of the Commissioner.

Members considered  a report of the Commissioner regarding the Mackey/Savill Review Implementation Plan.

Report of the T/Commander (Economic Crime).

Members considered a report of the T/Commander (Economic Crime) regarding Interpol/Europol – PIPCU Engagement.

Report of the T/Commander (Economic Crime).

Members considered an update report of the T/Commander (Economic Crime) regarding the Performance Framework.

Report of the Commissioner.

Members considered a report of the Commissioner regarding the National Lead Force Plan 2020-2022.

Report of the Commissioner.

Members considered a report of the Commissioner regarding Economic Crime Directorate Performance Q1 April – June 2020.

Report of the Commissioner.

Members considered an update report of the Commissioner regarding recommendations arisiing from the Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabularly, Fire and Rescue Services (HMCIFRS) Inspection – Fraud: A Time to Choose.

Report of the T/Commander (Economic Crime).

Members considered an update report of the T/Commander (Economic Crime) regarding the Economic Crime Academy.

There were no non-public questions.

There was no other non-public business.