Commissioner to Appoint Debrief Officer
In the event of a shooting by an MPS officer that results in death or serious injury, the Commissioner should thereupon appoint a senior officer to conduct a full, operational debriefing. The officer must have sufficient seniority to not be inhibited from critical appraisal of involved units including CO19. The appointment should be made immediately following the incident to signal commitment and intent. The debriefing must be the subject of a full report to the Commissioner.
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AcceptedNo formal government response published. MPS confirmed implementation of senior officer debriefing procedures on 12 August 2014.
Published Evidence
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MPS confirmed implementation of senior officer debriefing procedures. In the event of a shooting resulting in death or serious injury, a senior officer is now appointed to conduct a full operational debriefing.
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Command structures reformed to mandate separate roles. College of Policing APP on Armed Policing requires all debriefs to be documented and large operations to include specific debriefing sessions. MPS updates provided on 12 August 2014 confirming implementation.