JB-15.2 Response Accepted Self-assessed

Require multidimensional risk assessments throughout operations

Recommendation

Training should emphasise that multidimensional risk assessments must be carried out throughout police operations, including the planning and briefing of operations. Those risk assessments should assess the future threat and risk at all stages of the operation.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the MPS Response of 28 October 2022, firearms trainers were required to watch Inquiry hearing recordings, with a particular focus on multidimensional risk assessments at all stages of operational planning. The Metropolitan Police Service's MO19 was reportedly supporting the College of Policing in developing improved national tools and templates for these assessments. According to the College of Policing's APP-AP update in August 2023, this recommendation was completed.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
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This recommendation asks for cultural or behavioural change, which is difficult to verify objectively. The assessment is based on policy commitments, not measured outcomes.
Jurisdiction
England
Section Reference
15.2
Response
Accepted
Accepted Metropolitan Police Service
28 Oct 2022

MPS formally responded on 28 October 2022 (paras 7-8). Firearms trainers required to watch Inquiry hearing recordings. Particular focus now on multidimensionality at all stages of operational planning. MO19 supporting College of Policing on improved national tools and templates.

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Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Aug 2023

Status as of College of Policing APP-AP update (August 2023): Completed

Source
Source
Inquiry Jermaine Baker Inquiry
Report Report into the Death of Jermaine Baker 05 Jul 2022
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Responsible Bodies
College of Policing Primary
Themes & Tags
Staff training and development Care risk assessment failures Armed Policing Risk Assessment Training
Recommendation age 3.7 yrs
Last formal update 966 days ago