Agenda item

The Panel considered a report of the Police and Crime Commissioner which outlined the findings of the recent inspections conducted by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) that have required a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) comment as follows:

·          Twenty years on, is MAPPA achieving its objectives?

·          PEEL Spotlight - The police response to burglary, robbery, and other acquisitive crime - Finding time for crime

Councillors D Nicholls and J Nicholson left the meeting at 10.49am

The PCC noted a recent radio programme, which had included the West Yorkshire Chief Constable, and the highlighted reduced reoffending through the use of the Checkpoint programme.  Councillor J Miller noted ‘good’ rating for Durham and positive comments, however, asked if any areas for improvement had been highlighted.  The Accountability and Scrutiny Officer noted that there had been assurance from the HMICFRS and the OPCC were looking at specific recommendations now, working with the Force.  The Chief Finance Officer noted that further information would come back to the Panel.  The PCC noted that the Force would not only look at any recommendations they may have received, but also those received by other Forces in order to look at good practice.  She added a league table could be circulated for information. 

Resolved:

That the report be noted.