Presentation to London Scrutiny Network Cdr Gary Copson

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Presentation to London Scrutiny Network Cdr Gary Copson 23 rd April 2008

Presentation to London Scrutiny Network Cdr Gary Copson 23 rd April 2008

Background 26 th April 2007 l Sir Ronnie Flanagan was asked by John Reid

Background 26 th April 2007 l Sir Ronnie Flanagan was asked by John Reid to conduct an Independent Review of Policing following the March publication of the government’s policy review report Building on Progress: Security, Crime and Justice. He was asked to look at 4 key areas: How we reduce bureaucracy and promote better business processes. How we sustain and mainstream the excellent progress that has been made on neighbourhood policing. l How we can ensure that the public are driving local policing priorities and improve local involvement and accountability. l How the service can manage its resources effectively to deliver on the tough challenges of the coming years. l l l

Interim Report Published 12 th September 2007 The Interim Report l Sir Ronnie presented

Interim Report Published 12 th September 2007 The Interim Report l Sir Ronnie presented the interim report of the Review of Policing to the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith in September 2007. l The interim report put forward 26 recommendations in the two areas of reducing bureaucracy and embedding neighbourhood policing. l It also provided some early thoughts around improving local accountability and making better use of resources. Key Overarching Themes l Risk aversion is at the heart of unnecessary bureaucracy and leadership from Ministers, ACPO and the APA is required to achieve cultural change and restore officer discretion. l The successful embedding of neighbourhood policing will only be achieved if it is integrated within a wider neighbourhood management approach to partnership working with the other groups and agencies central to its delivery.

Interim Report Reducing Bureaucracy Key Themes l There has been an increase in risk

Interim Report Reducing Bureaucracy Key Themes l There has been an increase in risk aversion and there is a need to restore officer discretion. l Freeing officer time through more streamlined processes. How can this be achieved? l The interim report provided 13 recommendations to help reduce bureaucracy these included: o Tripartite leadership to foster a new culture that will restore officer discretion. o The redefinition of violent crime. o The introduction of standard forms. o Streamlining of the CPS process including the use of virtual courts. o Better use of mobile data.

Interim Report Neighbourhood Policing Key Themes l The successful embedding of neighbourhood policing is

Interim Report Neighbourhood Policing Key Themes l The successful embedding of neighbourhood policing is dependent on it’s integration within a wider neighbourhood management approach. l Suggestions for how central and force structures and policies can help support the embedding of neighbourhood policing. How can this be achieved? l The interim report provided 13 recommendations to help embed neighbourhood policing these included: o A cross departmental action plan to embed neighbourhood policing in a wider neighbourhood management partnership approach. o Ensuring the unique local nature of neighbourhood policing is properly represented in central targets. o Proper training and development for members of neighbourhood policing teams. o Proper funding arrangements for the future.

Interim Report Government Response 29 th November 2007 l The Home Secretary responded to

Interim Report Government Response 29 th November 2007 l The Home Secretary responded to Sir Ronnie in a letter detailing how the government would be approaching the interim recommendations. This included: o An announcement in September 2007 that a £ 50 million Home Office fund has been created to help pay for the roll out of 10, 000 mobile data devices. o Shared targets in the Criminal Justice System and more streamlined processes. o Tripartite co-operation to address risk aversion through better leadership. o A commitment to look at crime recording processes and data requirements from the centre. o A commitment for cross departmental work to be carried out to embed neighbourhood policing in a wider neighbourhood management approach. o The Home Secretary also announced in November that funding for PCSOs would be ring fenced for a further year.

Final Report Published 7 th February 2008 The Final Report l Sir Ronnie presented

Final Report Published 7 th February 2008 The Final Report l Sir Ronnie presented the final report of the Review of Policing to the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith in February 2008. l The final report put forward 33 recommendations in the three areas of reducing bureaucracy, embedding neighbourhood policing and managing resources effectively. l It also provided some options for the government to consider further regarding how local accountability could be improved. Key Overarching Themes l Addressing the need to better manage the risks borne by the police in order to reduce threat to the public and lessen the harm caused by crime. l Building on the messages of the interim report; providing neighbourhood policing through a partnership approach that will help to effectively identify and address local problems. l The challenges of policing today and a vision for 21 st century policing.

Final Report Reducing Bureaucracy Key Themes l Balancing necessary and unnecessary bureaucracy. l Focusing

Final Report Reducing Bureaucracy Key Themes l Balancing necessary and unnecessary bureaucracy. l Focusing officers on doing the right things and using the right processes. How can this be achieved? l The final report provided a number of recommendations to help reduce bureaucracy. These included: o Reviewing all existing doctrine to consolidate and remove any overlaps. o Initiation of a debate surrounding risk aversion and driving culture change from the centre. o More streamlined and proportionate crime recording processes. o A review of the RIPA Codes of Practice. o Streamlining of the Stop and Account process.

Final Report Neighbourhood Policing Key Themes l Creating effective partnerships and building on integrating

Final Report Neighbourhood Policing Key Themes l Creating effective partnerships and building on integrating neighbourhood policing within a wider neighbourhood management approach. l Spreading learning and improving delivery by creating the right structures, environment and policies to ensure the long term success of neighbourhood policing. l Increase in citizen focused policing and promoting community cohesion. How can this be achieved? l The final report provided a number of recommendations to help embed neighbourhood policing. These included: o Better support for community partnership working in two tier authority areas. o Proper governance for implementation of the cross governmental action plan for integrated neighbourhood management. o A joint excellence programme for leadership and training staff working in partnerships. o Sharing the lessons from the Single Non Emergency Number (101). o Agreed funding for the next 3 years. o Minimising abstraction from neighbourhood policing teams. o Better support from Police Authorities.

Final Report Managing Resources Key Themes • Better clarification of roles and responsibilities in

Final Report Managing Resources Key Themes • Better clarification of roles and responsibilities in accountability and performance. • Improving comparative information for decision making on performance and productivity. • Reforming the workforce. • Allocating resources against need. How can this be achieved? • The final report provided a number of recommendations to help the police service better manage its resources. These included: o Clarification of roles and responsibilities to remove duplication and clarify accountability. o Better reflection of high level productivity measures in central targets. o Overhaul of the police funding formula. o The removal of barriers to voluntary merger. o Further examination of workforce reform in the forthcoming Green Paper. o Proper weighting for resource management and productivity in training and development. o A review of demand profiles to match resources to risk. o Improved use of technology. o A new entrepreneurial approach to policing.

Final Report Local Accountability Key Themes • A set of principles to guide discussions

Final Report Local Accountability Key Themes • A set of principles to guide discussions of local accountability. • A series of options for structural change. How can this be achieved? The final report provided: • Some basic principles that should guide local accountability: • Some options for structural change, including: o. Participative and inclusive o. Credible and legitimate o. Clear, open and transparent o. Responsive and equitable o. Balanced and proportionate o. Efficient and effective o. Offering redress o. Introduce directly elected elements into policing such as elected commissioners o. Strengthen local authorities o. Strengthen police authorities o. Strengthen accountability below force level at a local level o. Introduce force wide solutions

Final Report Government Response 9 th April 2008 The response outlined a ‘mandate for

Final Report Government Response 9 th April 2008 The response outlined a ‘mandate for action’ on the part of the government and strongly endorsed Sir Ronnie’s interim and final reports. l Key to the response was the reinstated enthusiasm in the pilots to reform stop and account and reduce paperwork. l Other key points made by the Home Secretary in her response include: o A review of the Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Codes of Practice associated with RIPA. o The commencement of new, less prescriptive Public Service Agreements (PSAs). o The commissioning of the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) to undertake a review of police information technology. l Indication of a number of points the Home Office will be responding to further in the impending Policing Green Paper due for publication in the summer: o The respective roles in policing. o Workforce reform. o Giving people a greater role in setting local priorities and holding the police to account. l

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