JB-15.12 Response Accepted Self-assessed

Written guidance for covert monitoring posts

Recommendation

There should be clear and unequivocal written guidance for the CMP from the TFC as to the key information and intelligence that is being sought.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to reports, by October 2022, this recommendation was reviewed by the National Covert Monitoring Post (CMP) Working Group, and an amended Surveillance Manual of Standards (MoS) was in draft under NPCC governance to address the need for clear written guidance for CMPs. According to the College of Policing's APP-AP update from August 2023, this recommendation was completed, but no further published evidence has been identified since then.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
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Jurisdiction
England
Section Reference
15.12
Response
Accepted
Accepted Metropolitan Police Service
28 Oct 2022

MPS formally responded on 28 October 2022 (para 29). Recommendation reviewed by National CMP Working Group. Amended Surveillance MoS in draft addressing this under NPCC governance.

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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Staff training and development Outdated Operational Guidance Armed Policing Covert Operations Documentation
Recommendation age 3.7 yrs
Last formal update 966 days ago