Agenda item

Draft Policing Plan 2022 - 2025

Report of the Commissioner.

Minutes:

Members received a report of the Commissioner regarding the draft Policing Plan 2022-2025. The Commissioner explained that this was a draft report and the final version would come for approval at the February Board meeting and invited comments. She added that the People section needed to be strengthened, particularly in relation to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and professionalism and additionally more work was required on the Efficiency and Effectiveness section.

 

·         Elements of the plan on a page were intentionally repeated in order to drive the main message.

·         Members suggested that more positive messaging be included about achievements, rather than just focusing on areas in need of improvement. It was suggested that this could be brought out in the Chairs and Commissioner’s Foreword at the beginning of the document.

·         Following recent pilots in London Boroughs, Officers confirmed that there was no plan to change the City of London Police’s response to the sale and use of drugs. The City of London Police work closely with associated agencies in this area, including diversion and this approach was supported by the custody and sector policing teams. Most Class A drug arrests were associated with the Night Time Economy.

·         Members sought a greater distinction between success measures and targets. For example, “increase percentage” or “improve” should be quantified even if lacking a baseline. A fuller report on these measurables were due at the SPPC and would feed into the final version.

·         The goal to have a 100% ULEZ compliant fleet did not include the horsebox. This was because it would take up to two years for the replacement to arrive (if purchased that day). Furthermore, the final choice on accommodation for the mounted unit may inform the type of vehicle needed.

·         Some photographs were repeated – which Members requested be addressed.

·         The Authority Board hoped to identify a victim lead, ideally the Chair of SPPC.

·         The Chair touched upon the Safer City Partnership and how the plan can feed into that relationship.

·         A clearer section on EDI was sought by Members.

 

RESOLVED, that the report be noted.

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