Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner.

The Committee received a report of the Commissioner regarding the Q3 Policing Plan Performance Measures 2022-23.

The Chair commented that he was happy to see the connection between the performance measures and the Policing Plan evidenced in the report.

In response to a Member’s query Officer explained that comparative analysis was still baselined from pre-Covid statistics however an understanding of the new normal was beginning, established with a decreased daytime worker based footfall and increased night time economy being key factors influencing policing in the City of London. 

Following a Committee member’s request Officers explained the Force’s process for interpreting intelligence data noting the limitation of the current software used and plans to upskill analytical skillset within the Force. In addition an update on joint operations between the City of London Police and Corporation to tackle phone snatching was provided.

The Committee discussed the importance of measuring public perception of the City of London Police. Officers confirmed that this was of vital importance to the Force explaining that work was being undertaken to establish appropriate metrics for measuring performance in public confidence which would be brought to committee in due course.

Following a Member’s concern regarding the adverse effect of staff numbers within Sector and local policing being diverted to police night time economy operations. Officers confirmed that the Force was alive to these concerns and the impact of officer capacity on operational capacity and stated that resources were due to increase in this area from 12 to 18 officers in March 2023.

The Committee confirmed that the City of London Police needed to retain the ambition to meet the agreed diversity targets.

The Committee discussed the Cluster Panel meetings noting that a more formalised and collaborative approach between the Force and Corporation would make these meetings more impactful. The Committee observed that these Panel sessions needed to be tailored effectively to the concerns of both business and residential wards.

In response to a Member’s query Officers confirmed the Parkguard service was contracted to the Corporation with limited powers to act however it was noted that options for increasing their responsibilities were being explored. It was also confirmed that the authority for determining the contract for Parkguard was held by the Community and Children’s Services Department. The Committee requested that further information about the Service and its relationship to the City of London Police and Corporation be provided.

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.