Agenda item

The Panel considered a report of the Office of the Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner which provided an update on press and media activity (for copy of report see file of Minutes).

The Senior Media Officer highlighted that, in February, the Office of the Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner was highly commended by CoPaCC for transparency and openness.  During the period, the team had worked on the refresh of the website, due to be launched on 15 March, which aims to improve user-friendliness and increase accessibility.

Councillor Boyes remarked that the commendation by CoPaCC was pleasing but not surprising, as, at no time throughout his tenure, had the Acting PCVC shied away from public transparency, even in difficult times.

The Acting PCVC informed the Panel that the appointment of the Senior Media Officer had brought new ways of working and the focus on engagement through social media had become increasingly important during the pandemic.  He hoped that this increased community engagement would stand the next PCVC in good stead for the future.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.