JB-15.14 Response Accepted

Require trained CMP manager for covert monitoring posts

Recommendation

CMPs should not be established without the appointment of a properly trained CMP manager, whose responsibility it should be to appoint a team of CMOs, once satisfied from proper assessment as to their qualifications and ability.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that guidance had been issued reaffirming the Surveillance Manual of Standards 2021 position that only trained officers may perform CMP roles and no CMP should be established without an accredited CMP Manager (MPS Response to Jermaine Baker Inquiry, October 2022).
- The College of Policing updated APP-AP in August 2023 incorporating the requirement for a properly trained CMP manager to be appointed before establishing a CMP (College of Policing APP-AP update, August 2023).
Sources
How was this evidence gathered?
Evidence searched by Claude (Anthropic) on 10 Apr 2026
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This recommendation applies across many organisations. The evidence above reflects central policy activity; adoption in individual organisations may vary.
Jurisdiction
England
Section Reference
15.14
Response
Accepted
Accepted Metropolitan Police Service
28 Oct 2022

MPS formally responded on 28 October 2022 (paras 24-25). Guidance issued reaffirming Surveillance MoS 2021 position: only trained officers may perform CMP roles; no CMP without accredited CMP Manager.

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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 Ineffective Staff Deployment Armed Policing Covert Operations Management
Recommendation age 3.9 yrs
Last formal update 1034 days ago