Agenda item

To receive a report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Commissioner of Police that updated Members on the National Fraud Capability Programme.

The Commander of Economic Crime updated Members that the National Fraud Capability Programme was on track and Regional Fraud Teams would be established by the end of March 2013, and it was intended quarterly meetings would take place with each team.

The Chairman queried if Regional Organised Crime Units (ROCU’s) would be centrally funded, and the Commander of Economic Crime replied that there would be ongoing discussions with the Home Office, the Metropolitan (Met) Police and MOPAC on funding arrangements. Specific meetings were also taking place with the Met Police on funding for cybercrime, for which they were the lead Force.

The Chairman of the Police Committee and the Chairman of Economic Crime Board noted it was important strategies were developed with the Home Office and Met Police in this area to ensure the London Regional Fraud Team was properly resourced.

RESOLVED ­– That the report be noted and its contents received.