Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner of Police and Chief Officers.

The Board received the City of London Police Commissioner’s public update. 

The Commissioner thanked staff at the City of London Police and the Corporation for their support over the period of extreme weather.  

Following a Member’s commented on the press coverage regarding the response to fraud the Commissioner reassured the Board that there was in a strong position on the Government Supportand with the City of London Police’s contribution including its role as the National Lead Force for Fraud, replacement for Action Fraud and the Economic Crime Victim Care unit. Additionally, the importance of the public convivence in the fraud response system was recognised. 

The Board were informed of the Business Crime Centre and noted that a report with more information on this would be provided at the September meeting.  

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.