JB-15.8 Response Accepted

National guidance on recording firearms planning meetings

Recommendation

The NPCC and/or College of Policing should ensure that these amendments are reflected in the guidance and training given to forces nationally.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that it understood the College of Policing would review APP-AP in respect of the amendments specified in this and the preceding recommendation (MPS Response to Jermaine Baker Inquiry, October 2022).
- The College of Policing updated APP-AP in August 2023 incorporating guidance on recording of strategy meetings, planning meetings, and briefings in armed operations (College of Policing APP-AP update, August 2023).
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This recommendation applies across many organisations. The evidence above reflects central policy activity; adoption in individual organisations may vary.
Jurisdiction
England
Section Reference
15.8
Response
Accepted
Accepted Metropolitan Police Service Initial Response
28 Oct 2022

MPS formally responded on 28 October 2022 (paras 17-20). MPS response covers recs 7 and 8 together. MPS understands College of Policing will review APP-AP in respect of recommendation 7 (a-c) and the recording of firearms briefings.

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Accepted National Police Chiefs Council Follow-up
28 Oct 2022

No formal NPCC response published. MPS response (28 October 2022, paras 17-20) confirms NPCC governance of amended Surveillance Manual of Standards now in draft. College of Policing to review APP-AP in respect of recording of firearms briefings.

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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
National Police Chiefs Council Primary
Themes & Tags
Police investigation management Staff training and development Armed Policing Training Documentation
Recommendation age 3.9 yrs
Last formal update 1034 days ago