CHIEF CONSTABLE S MEETINGS WITH PCC: April 2018 to March 2019 OUTCOMES

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1 Item Item Item Item Specialist Capabilities The PCC and CC discussed specialist capabilities. It was noted that the PCC represents and continues to advise the North West Regional PCCs of matters discussed at specialist capabilities delivery board meetings. The CC remains a representative on the Oversight Board. Stop Search The PCC and CC discussed a letter received from the Criminal Justice (CJ) Alliance relating to stop search figures nationally, and was concerned about increasing disproportionality relating to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people. Security Industry Authority The PCC and CC discussed a letter received from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) regarding the sharing of intelligence. Section 22a Collaboration Agreement - Modern Slavery Police Transformation Fund Programme The PCC and CC discussed the Section 22a Collaboration Agreement in relation to the Modern Slavery Police Transformation Fund Programme. The CC confirmed that very few complaints were received regarding the use of stop search by Merseyside Police and the statistics over recent months regarding numbers of BAME being stopped was not disproportionate in comparison to other forces. PCC to respond accordingly to the CJ Alliance. The CC advised that the Force had a good relationship with the SIA and held regular partnership meetings, which included attendance by an SIA representative. Following consultation and amendment, document agreed and signed by both the PCC and CC. 1 -

2 Item Item Item HMICFRS Report on Integrity of Crime reporting The PCC and CC discussed the Her Majesty s Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service (HMICFRS) report on Integrity of Crime reporting. Commercial Collaboration to the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) The PCC and CC discussed a letter received from Nick Hurd MP in relation to commercial collaboration to the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC). Privacy International Report, Digital Stop and Search The PCC and CC discussed a Privacy International report, Digital Stop and Search. The HM Inspector of Constabulary commended Merseyside Police for significant progress made in a short time, providing good training to its workforce and substantially improved its recording of violent and sexual crimes. The full report was noted by the CC and PCC. Both the CC and PCC were aware of the letter from Nick Hurd MP asking that all forces made every effort to deliver one of the key milestones of procurement savings by The CC informed the PCC that all digital downloading was undertaken in accordance with the current legislation and that there were no areas for concern. Item HMICFRS Child Protection Inspection The CC and PCC discussed the ongoing Her Majesty s Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service (HMICFRS) Child Protection inspection, which would last for two weeks. 2 -

3 Item Item Key Decision Corporate Governance Document The PCC and CC considered the Key Decision Corporate Governance document. Stalking Awareness Week The PCC and CC discussed the Force s approach to stalking in light of a letter from the Suzie Lamplugh Trust to the Force. The document was signed by the PCC and CC. The PCC and CC were satisfied that the processes and approach, as reflected in Her Majesty s Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service inspections, were thorough. Item Item Commissioning of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship The PCC and CC discussed the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship. Scrambler Bike Policy The PCC and CC discussed the scrambler bike policy. Both the Force and the PCC had made representations to the minister regarding the need for the police to have further powers in the pursuit of scrambler bikes. The CC and PCC discussed the government s imminent consultation on whether to give police more powers to tackle the criminal use of scrambler bikes. that the timescales of the procurement process had been published and all Higher Education Institutions would have an opportunity to tender. 3 -

4 Item Item Enforcing 20mph Speed Limits The PCC and CC discussed the enforcement of 20mph speed limits. Policing of the Tall Ships and Potential Liverpool Football Club Homecoming The CC briefed the PCC on the operational plans. The PCC and CC welcomed any reduction in speed which would drive down the number of people killed or seriously injured on roads. Merseyside Police would enforce legislation and prosecute road users where necessary, but recognised the need for councils to ensure appropriate signage and engineering was in place. Item Item Item Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) The CC informed the PCC of the proposed Digital Evidence Management System and associated costs, its value to investigation, file transfers to CPS and in relation to the collation of CCTV. Custody Arrangements The PCC and CC discussed the current arrangements regarding custody and the increase in number of persons arrested. Wirral Motorbike Thefts The PCC and CC discussed motorbike thefts in Wirral. Full business case to be provided imminently. CC noted the minutes from a public meeting where a number of motorbike thefts were discussed. An Inspector from Wirral Local Policing attended the meeting with the PCC and a number of matters were actioned, with a follow up meeting agreed. 4 -

5 Item Item Item Item Item Merseyside Road Safety Partnership Officers The PCC and CC discussed the Road Safety Policing Team, supported by Merseyside Road Safety Partnership funding. The APCC briefing regarding national demand for toxicology case work forensics The PCC and CC discussed the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners briefing regarding national demand for toxicology case work forensics. Staff Welfare The PCC and CC discussed staff welfare. Options were discussed to see what could be progressed to improve staff welfare. Police Pursuit Drivers - Legal Protection The PCC and CC discussed legal protection for police pursuit drivers. Force Management Statement The PCC and CC discussed the Force Management Statement. ACC Response and Resolution to brief the PCC with an update on proposed changes. The issues raised were national issues and Merseyside Police have processes in place to ensure matters are prioritised appropriately. No significant or exceptional delays are being experienced by Merseyside cases. A memorial garden was proposed and agreed for the new Police Headquarters. PCC to consider any other options available. that the Emergency Response Drivers (Protections) Bill is currently progressing through parliamentary stages. A draft Force Management Statement had been submitted to Her Majesty s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. The CC and PCC noted a Freedom of Information request had been received relating to how long the Force had spent completing this report. This was currently being calculated. 5 -

6 Item Item Item Item Item Reform of Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) Funding The Deputy PCC and CC discussed the reform of ROCU funding. Violence against Women The Deputy PCC and CC discussed a report due to be discussed at the National Police Chiefs Council around misogyny as a hate crime and also discussed work being undertaken to develop police understanding of coercive control. PEQF (Policing Education Qualifications Framework) The Deputy PCC and CC discussed concerns about the new framework and training of police officers and staff in particular. Real Living Wage The PCC and CC discussed the issue of employees earning a real living wage. Police ICT Finance Strategy and Capitalisation The PCC and CC discussed the Police ICT Finance Strategy and Capitalisation. The Deputy PCC and CC agreed that a long term approach was needed. The PCC and CC agreed to ensure every employee of Merseyside Police received the UK Real Living Wage of 8.75 per hour. The PCC and CC agreed to support the Police ICT company becoming the contracting authority and to set aside 0.138m in reserves as Merseyside s contribution to the full amount of 5.007m to enable them to undertake this role. 6 -

7 Item Item Item Item Community Safety Partnerships and Knife Crime The PCC and CC discussed Community Safety Partnerships. It was noted that the Superintendent, Local Policing for St Helens had been working with local authorities to ensure a single approach to knife crime across Merseyside. Flu Jabs The PCC discussed the possibility of the Force providing flu jabs for all staff. 101 Calls The PCC relayed public concerns about 101 calls. The CC advised that this was a national issue and there was a lot of work ongoing to build capacity in the call centre, and social media and the Single Online Home website would help to reduce demand. The CC advised that 25% of calls was preventable demand. The average speed of answer for 999 calls remained at 8 seconds, and for 101 calls was 2 minutes, 30 seconds, but would take longer during times of peak demand. National Police Air Services The PCC and CC discussed the National Police Air Services fleet replacement proposals. The CC advised that there was a higher incidence of sickness the last time this was offered, but would review with health experts and consider offering this service in certain areas of business. CC gave the PCC a report for her consideration. 7 -

8 Item Item Item Item Item National Uniform Managed Service (NUMS) The PCC and CC discussed the national initiative to provide police uniforms centrally to achieve best value. Both the PCC and CC preferred to support local firms, recognising the superior quality of the garments, but budgets precluded this option. Pay Award The PCC and CC discussed pay awards. Police and Crime Panel Feedback (from PCP meeting on 12 July 2018) The PCC advised that Panel members had discussed the varied engagement practices between Inspectors and elected members in different areas. Home Office Support Following receipt of a circular from Home Office officials offering to conduct a Locality Review of organised crime threat and risk for Police Forces, the PCC and CC discussed whether there was any benefit for Merseyside. Merseyside Police Custody Suites The PCC and CC discussed arrest rates, which had risen following a number of successful police operations, and increased violence. The CC updated the PCC in relation to CC to consider further and review budgets. The PCC and CC agreed to give a pay rise to almost 100 of the lowest paid staff employed by Merseyside Police, following a decision to adopt the real living wage. The CC explained that engagement practices would differ according to regional challenge, but would look at areas of good practice and review what was in place. It was agreed that the circular was aimed at forces with less knowledge of the issue of organised crime. 8 -

9 Item Item Item Item current issues and the forthcoming business case to increase custody provision. Official Opening of the Operational Command Centre The PCC and CC discussed the official opening of the Operational Command Centre. Specialist Capabilities The DPCC and CC had a discussion in relation to the direction of the specialist capabilities work that has been undertaken nationally by the National Police Chiefs Council. Dying to Work A Welfare Pledge The DPCC and CC discussed the TUC welfare pledge Dying to Work. Digital Policing The CC explained to the DPCC that the Force was fully on course to comply with the digital policing requirements of Her Majesty s inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Service, and both have full confidence in their approach. The DPCC and CC agreed to sign the TUC welfare pledge Dying to Work. Merseyside Police already undertake the requirements contained in the pledge and have done for some time. 9 -

10 Item Item Item Item Item Item National Police Air Services Stop Search The DPCC and CC discussed stop and search powers. Late Night Levy The CC updated the DPCC on how the late night levy funding was being used successfully. General Enquiry Offices The CC and PCC discussed the business case in relation to General Enquiry Offices and the PCC identified her concerns. Operational Command Centre Opening The CC and PCC discussed the opening of the Operational Command Centre. National Police Air Service The CC and PCC discussed National Police Air Service and the decisions made at the NPCC meeting on 3 rd October This discussion was deferred, pending further information. The CC and DPCC agreed with proposals to include corrosive substances, misuse of lasers and drones, and additional stop search powers. Merseyside Police is leading the way nationally in relation to stop search and has increased stop searches by over 50% in the last 12 months. PCC to chair a Stage 5 Change Governance meeting on 15 October and will raise these concerns. The CC and PCC to further discuss this matter. Operational Command Centre to be opened by the Lord Lieutenant on 19 th November Families of deceased officers to be invited as meeting rooms are to be named in their memory. PCC s office to take the lead on arrangements.

11 Item Item Item Item Item Pensions The CC and PCC discussed and agreed the impact of the proposed unfunded pension revaluation on Merseyside Police s budget would be catastrophic. Automated Intelligence Recording and Partnership Automatic Intelligence Reporting (AIR and PAIR) The PCC received a full briefing on AIR and PAIR (automated system for reporting crime). Custody Provision The CC explained to the PCC reasons for the development of custody provision and the increase in custody officers required to facilitate this. Serious Offences and Bail The PCC relayed concerns about offenders being bailed after serious offences. The CC clarified that the Force are unable to hold offenders without evidence. Police Budget and Pensions The PCC had an extensive conversation with the CC regarding the financial pressures that the Force is facing. The CC felt that the clock had reset to 2015 in terms of options. that National Police Chiefs Council and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners would be making representation to the government. The PCC indicated that she was satisfied with the current arrangements for partner staff to contact the Force. Agreed that, notwithstanding the recent Community First business review of custody procedures, there was a compelling case for extending the number of detention cells within the police estate. DCC to look at all options. 11 -

12 Item Item Item Item Item Serious Organised Crime Strategy The CC and PCC discussed the newly launched Serious Organised Crime Strategy and its impact on Merseyside Police. Security and Counter Terrorism Expo The CC and PCC discussed the Security and Counter Terrorism Expo to be held on 5 th and 6 th March Brexit Draft Withdrawal Agreement The CC and PCC discussed the Brexit draft withdrawal agreement. Article 41-bis Prison Regime The CC and PCC discussed the Article 41-bis prison regime in Italy, which allowed certain prison regulations to be suspended for offenders imprisoned for Mafia related crimes. It had been used mainly for Mafia crimes but could be used in connection with organised crime. The regime was intended to cut inmates off completely from their original surroundings and to separate them from their former criminal associates. Special Grant Claims The CC and PCC discussed the claiming of Special Grants in the context of wider budget issues. CC and PCC to consider whether to attend the Security and County Terrorism Expo. The CC reassured the PCC that there were no issues expected but contingency plans were in place locally, regionally and nationally. CC to task a senior officer to arrange for a representative to come and talk to the Force about the prison regime. 12 -

13 Item Item Item Item Item APCC Lead for Serious and Organised Crime The CC and PCC discussed the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners lead for serious and organised crime, and noted that the PCC from Lincolnshire, Mark Jones, was one of the APCC leads for serious and organised crime. Police Funding Settlement The PCC and CC discussed the recently announced Police Funding Settlement and how this would affect the Force. It was agreed that the situation was more positive than anticipated. Diversity within Merseyside Police The PCC and CC discussed diversity within Merseyside Police. Serious Violence Strategy Engagement Event The PCC and CC discussed attendance at the Serious Violence Strategy Engagement event on 14 th February 2019 to be held in Manchester for the North West Region. National Coastal Network The PCC and CC discussed the merit of supporting a national coastal network. Chief Constable to send an invitation to Mr. Jones to visit Merseyside to gain an understanding of how Merseyside Police confront these issues. CC to consider the impact on the Force budget and what this meant for Merseyside Police. The CC explained that extensive work had previously been done, however, he would look at further ways to improve diversity within the Force. PCC to attend. The CC explained that the Force would support a scoping exercise to consider the benefits of a national coastal network, balanced against the work already being conducted across the region. 13 -

14 Item Police Budget 2019/20 and Precept The PCC and CC discussed the Budget 2019/20 and options for increasing the precept. 14 -