Metropolitan Police Service

Noted (AI summary) The Parliamentary Authorities confirm that they already plan to consider the automation of Carriage Gates and their general ease of use as part of the ongoing renewal project; and external reviewers have already been extensively involved in the New Palace Yard project, and will continue to be involved. The MPS will revise Post Instructions to relevant groups by direct emails, in hard copy and/or via electronic devices; MPS is working with MO19 and the National Police Chief’s Council to provide additional training on de-escalation techniques; and the MPS will ensure that there is appropriate input from tactical advisers at challenge panels, and the newly appointed PaDP OFC Sergeant will ensure that AFOs fully understand not only relevant changes to post instructions but also the rationale behind the changes. The BVRLA has increased counter terrorism training and guidance made available to vehicle rental and leasing firms, and routinely shares data and intelligence with police and counter terrorist authorities. The Department for Transport launched its Rental Vehicle Security Scheme in December 2018. The MCA states sufficient guidance already exists in the public domain for operating commercial vessels and leisure boats on navigable rivers and canals, referring to existing codes and training courses. TfL implemented internal changes in October 2017 to improve communication of security advice. TfL is currently reviewing the height of all its bridge parapets to identify those that are below 1m high, with high priority bridges expected to be completed by April 2019. The London Ambulance Service states that the Chief Coroner found no matters of concern regarding their actions, so they will not be taking any further action. The Home Office states the government accepts the Chief Coroner's recommendations and has taken action. The Department for Transport (DfT) launched the Rental Vehicle Security Scheme (RVSS) on 6th December 2018, and an industry led Advisory Panel was launched in January to oversee the development of the scheme.

Noted (AI summary) The Metropolitan Police states that the existing pursuit policy remains unchanged but will be fully explored in the context of a formal disciplinary process for the officers involved, and notes that their guidance is kept under constant review and revision.

Noted (AI summary) The Metropolitan Police acknowledge the concerns and detail the challenges of responding to Acute Behavioural Disorder (ABD) incidents, highlighting existing training and the need for officers to act decisively. They assert that measures have been introduced since 2013 and in response to the death to refine training and equip officers.

Noted (AI summary) The IPCC acknowledges the coroner's concerns, particularly regarding access to intelligence materials, and states it is best placed to determine who within the IPCC investigation should have access. The IPCC considers that there should be a clear legal right of access by IPCC investigations to all relevant intelligence material. The Home Office acknowledges the concerns raised, particularly regarding the IPCC's resources at the scene and access to intelligence. The response explains the existing legal framework for investigations and information disclosure, highlighting the need to balance transparency with national security. The National Armed Policing Portfolio has commenced work to determine whether the introduction of body worn video (BWV), might be included in armed policing operations. The National Policing portfolios will ensure liaison with the College of Policing to incorporate, reiterate and reflect issues relating to cordon management and evidence preservation in its post incident management and operational training. The National Crime Agency notes the concerns raised and states it has undertaken a thorough internal review of its operating procedures regarding intelligence gathering, development, and dissemination. Following this review, the Agency believes that no more could have realistically been done to avoid the incident. The MPS will adopt a procedure for all future police shootings whereby a Garage Sergeant or Collision Investigator is called by the DPS to download the IDR at the scene, which will then be available to police; the IPCC and any subsequent legal proceedings