Amend firearms authorisation forms for risk assessment and tipping points
There should be an amendment to FA (and equivalent) forms to: a. encourage a multidimensional risk assessment (to comply with Article 2) to minimise, to the greatest extent possible, recourse to lethal force; b. include a provision for reference to evidential and, where appropriate, geographical tipping points; c. include a dedicated box on the FA2 form to be completed when no FA1 form has been completed, with an explanation for the reason therefor; d. include the provision (and the requirement) for updating the forms during the course of an operation.
- The College of Policing updated APP-AP in August 2023 incorporating amendments to FA form requirements including provision for multidimensional risk assessment and evidential tipping points (College of Policing APP-AP update, August 2023).
How was this evidence gathered?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedMPS formally responded on 28 October 2022 (paras 12-14). Internal guidance issued to CTSFO Tac Advisors within MO19 on tailoring FA5 forms. Training time set aside for FA form usage and completion.
No formal NPCC response published. MPS response (28 October 2022, paras 12-14) confirms NPCC project reviewing FA form amendments nationally. MPS issued internal guidance to CTSFO Tac Advisors within MO19 pending national outcomes.
Progress Timeline
Status as of College of Policing APP-AP update (August 2023): Completed