Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner.

The Committee received a report of the Commissioner with an assessment of City of London Police performance against the objectives set out in the Policing Plan for quarter 1 2025/26 (1 April 2025 – 30 June 2025).

Members noted that this was the first time that Policing Plan (‘the Plan’) metrics were being reviewed upfront. Officers highlighted efforts to extract key measures that reinforce the Plan without duplicating reporting. A Member asked how often the Committee would review different performance measures going forward; officers confirmed that this would be considered in designing future reporting cycles.

Members welcomed the continued rollout of the National Economic Crime Victim Care Unit (NECVCU), with Level Two services now being provided to 38 forces, up from six previously, and nearing coverage of the full 43-force population. Officers explained that discussions were ongoing with the remaining forces, some of which had mature supply chains or existing contracts, to ensure continued evolution towards full network adoption. Members acknowledged the value of City of London Police leadership in achieving this network impact.

A Member requested that the full results analysis, including complaints data, be summarised for the next meeting. Officers confirmed that operational details would not be shared, but outcome-focused information, such as the percentage alongside complaint volumes, would be provided to allow Members to monitor trends effectively.

Members also noted encouraging returns from victim surveys, indicating that victims feel safer following contact with an advocate. The timeline for FCCRAS was highlighted, with officers noting that the programme was approaching completion after many challenging years.

Finally, Members observed that with the refocus of performance sections in line with recent governance changes, coverage of the Cyber programme, including Cyber Resilience Centres (CRCs), had been reduced. Officers confirmed that this would be addressed in future agenda packs.

RESOLVED - That the report be noted.