Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner of Police (copy attached).

The Committee received a report of the Commissioner of Police which summarised the performance of the Force against the Policing Plan 2013-16 for the first quarter of the 2013-14 financial year. It was noted of the twenty-eight targets, twenty-two were on track to be met, five required additional work and one had no data available at the time of writing.

In response to a query from the Chairman, it was noted that the performance indicators, which contained specific and sensitive details of target progress were listed in the non-public section of the meeting to ensure Members received a complete summary of target progress. It was noted these figures were based on first quarter performance up to the end of June 2013.

Members and Officers discussed the nature of targets and if they could be improved upon. The Assistant Commissioner advised that target selection was done to ensure they could be resourced and measurable. It was noted that target setting would also be discussed at the upcoming Police Committee workshops.

The Chairman congratulated the Force on their success in areas where targets were being met.