Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner.

The Committee received a report of the Commissioner regarding the Update on Violence against Women and Girls activity. 

In response to a query from the Chair Officers outlined the key issues for tackling violence against women and girls in the City of London noting that the central issue remained the transient population visiting the City as part of the night time economy.

Answering a Member’s concern Officers confirmed they were confident that the current reduction was sustainable with approved resources.

The Committee noted that trust and confidence in policing nationally had been impacted by the recent high profile misconduct cases including one recent case in the City of London Police. It was added that tackling the confidence of the public, with a focus on women and girls, was a priority for the Force with improved representation and reporting being key factors influencing this.

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.