Agenda item

The Panel noted a report of the Police and Crime Commissioner which provided an update on the work being undertaken by Durham Constabulary in relation to the confidence agenda (for copy see file of Minutes).

Councillor Boyes referred to the problem of attendance at some PACT meetings, and suggested that best practice be shared between PACT areas in an attempt to increase attendance.  Councillor Jones added that continuity of officers attending PACT meetings was important.  The Police and Crime Commissioner replied that if his attendance was required at any PACT meetings, Members of the Panel should contact his office.  If any problems were being experienced regarding the continuity of attendance of officers, if this information was fed back to him, he would raise the matter with the Chief Constable.

In response to a question form Councillor Hopgood regarding which areas fell within each Locality, the Police and Crime Commissioner undertook to provide this information following the meeting.

Referring to community engagement, Councillor Hovvels praised the police for their improvement of communication to inform communities of events taking place in their areas.