JB-15.12
Response
Accepted
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:
- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that the recommendation had been reviewed by the National CMP Working Group and that an amended Surveillance Manual of Standards was in draft addressing this requirement under NPCC governance (MPS Response to Jermaine Baker Inquiry, October 2022).
- The College of Policing updated APP-AP in August 2023 incorporating the requirement for clear and unequivocal written guidance from the TFC to the CMP on key information and intelligence being sought (College of Policing APP-AP update, August 2023).
- The College of Policing updated APP-AP in August 2023 incorporating the requirement for clear and unequivocal written guidance from the TFC to the CMP on key information and intelligence being sought (College of Policing APP-AP update, August 2023).
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Jurisdiction
England
Section Reference
15.12
Response
Accepted
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.
Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Aug 2023
Status as of College of Policing APP-AP update (August 2023): Completed
Responsible Bodies
College of Policing
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
3.9 yrs
Last formal update
1034 days ago