Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner.

The Board received a report of the Commissioner which provided an Update on Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) activity.

The Chair commented that the Professional Standards and Integrity Committee discussed the importance of the newly established Listening Circles for women in the City of London Police and suggested that these be established for other protected characteristics and that the concept be shared with  the City of London Corporation.

Following a query from a Board member Officers provided an overview of the misconduct claims adding that additional to the formal claims it was vital to develop a positive and sensitive culture to encourage reporting.

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.