JB-15.15
Response
Accepted
SOP for covert monitoring post evidence recording
Recommendation
When a CMP is being used to gather evidence or intelligence, the MPS (and other forces) should consider developing an SOP to ensure that the information is adequately recorded to provide a clear audit trail.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that it had not yet developed the SOP for CMP evidence and intelligence recording, pending the national D-DaCS system, but was reinforcing the national Surveillance Manual of Standards via internal guidance and training (MPS Response to Jermaine Baker Inquiry, October 2022).
- No published evidence that the MPS has completed a specific SOP for CMP audit trail recording has been identified to March 2026.
- No published evidence that the MPS has completed a specific SOP for CMP audit trail recording has been identified to March 2026.
Sources
How was this evidence gathered?
Evidence searched by Claude (Anthropic) on 10 Apr 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
This recommendation applies across many organisations. The evidence above reflects central policy activity; adoption in individual organisations may vary.
Jurisdiction
England
Section Reference
15.15
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
Metropolitan Police Service
28 Oct 2022
MPS formally responded on 28 October 2022 (para 30). MPS has not yet developed SOP pending national D-DaCS system. Reinforcing national Surveillance MoS via internal guidance and training.
Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Aug 2023
Status as of College of Policing APP-AP update (August 2023): In Progress
Responsible Bodies
Metropolitan Police Service
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
3.9 yrs
Last formal update
1034 days ago