JB-15.13 Response Accepted

Training on note-taking for covert monitoring officers

Recommendation

The training referred to in paragraph 15.11 must emphasise the importance of covert monitoring officers (CMOs) making accurate notes of: (a) what they have heard; and (b) what they have passed on.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that H2 training and the CMP operatives awareness course comprehensively covered accurate note-taking and dissemination systems (MPS Response to Jermaine Baker Inquiry, October 2022).
- The College of Policing updated APP-AP in August 2023 incorporating the requirement for covert monitoring officers to make accurate notes of what they have heard and what they have passed on (College of Policing APP-AP update, August 2023).
Sources
How was this evidence gathered?
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This recommendation asks for cultural or behavioural change, which is difficult to verify from published sources alone. The evidence above reflects policy commitments rather than measured outcomes.
Jurisdiction
England
Section Reference
15.13
Response
Accepted
Accepted Metropolitan Police Service
28 Oct 2022

MPS formally responded on 28 October 2022 (para 28). H2 training and CMP operatives awareness course comprehensively cover accurate note-taking and dissemination systems.

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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 Armed Policing Covert Operations Training Documentation
Recommendation age 3.9 yrs
Last formal update 1034 days ago