JB-15.9 Response Accepted

Intelligence briefing requirements during operations

Recommendation

The College of Policing's Authorised Professional Practice – Armed Policing (APP-AP) should clarify that, during the course of an operation, any relevant intelligence should be briefed out to the firearms officers even if it is appropriate, in the circumstances, to provide clarification or a limitation warning together with the intelligence.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that it had conveyed its willingness to assist the College of Policing in reviewing APP-AP on intelligence briefing during operations (MPS Response to Jermaine Baker Inquiry, October 2022).
- The College of Policing updated APP-AP in August 2023 incorporating guidance that relevant intelligence should be briefed to firearms officers during operations, with appropriate clarification or limitation as circumstances require (College of Policing APP-AP update, August 2023).
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Jurisdiction
England
Section Reference
15.9
Response
Accepted
Accepted Metropolitan Police Service
28 Oct 2022

MPS formally responded on 28 October 2022 (para 21). MPS conveyed willingness to assist College of Policing in review of APP-AP on intelligence briefing during operations.

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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
Police investigation management Staff training and development Armed Policing Intelligence Briefings
Recommendation age 3.9 yrs
Last formal update 1034 days ago