JB-15.10 Response Accepted Self-assessed

Training on clear intelligence communication

Recommendation

When intelligence is being provided, the use of any language that is capable of misinterpretation is to be avoided. Training to address this point should be provided to all officers and staff directly or indirectly involved in armed operations.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to its formal response in October 2022, the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) was actively reviewing steps to ensure consistency of language between firearms officers and other staff involved in armed operations. According to the College of Policing's APP-AP update from August 2023, this recommendation, which called for training to avoid misinterpretation of intelligence, was completed. No further published evidence has been identified since August 2023.
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)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, web.archive.org, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
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
15.10
Response
Accepted
Accepted Metropolitan Police Service Initial Response
28 Oct 2022

MPS formally responded on 28 October 2022 (para 22). MPS actively reviewing steps to address consistency of language between firearms officers and other staff in armed operations.

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Accepted College of Policing Follow-up
01 Aug 2023

College of Policing updated Authorised Professional Practice – Armed Policing (APP-AP) in August 2023 incorporating guidance on avoiding misinterpretable language in intelligence communications and requiring training.

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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 Incident commander communication training Armed Policing Intelligence Training Communication
Recommendation age 3.7 yrs
Last formal update 966 days ago