Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner of Police.

The Board received a report of the Commissioner of Police which summarised the performance delivered by the City of London Police in its capacity as National Lead Force for Fraud as delivered through the Economic Crime Directorate.

National Attrition – The Board discussed the increase in disruptions to criminal activity from 3,690 in Quarter 1 last year to 49, 548 in Quarter 1 this year.  The Board noted that the NFIB had allowed the CoLP to identify fraud networks on a national level and this would be progressed.

The Commissioner of Police advised that through the Action Fraud website he would look at publicising the way information was used in order to create awareness to the public.

KPI 3.3: To reduce intent and capability of the most serious Organised Crime Groups perpetrating fraud: The Board were informed that this indicator continued to be closely monitored, however, there were no indications that the targets would not be met.  The Chairman requested close monitoring to ensure the ECD were following the correct reporting cycles.

RESOLVED – That the report be received.