Recommendation JB-15.18: Mandatory CLIO system training for command officers
From Report into the Death of Jermaine Baker, published 5 July 2022.
Recommendation
Training should be made mandatory for command officers in the use of the Computer Logging of Intelligence Operations (CLIO) system and the Serious Organised Crime Tasking and Briefing (SOCTAB) system (a firearms version of CLIO which has specific tabs created in it and lends itself to firearms deployments). This should include training to enable the CLIO system to be compatible with the FA forms.
In brief (written by this site)
In October 2022, the College of Policing stated that this recommendation was addressed within its response to recommendations 3, 4 and 5 (Andy Walker response, Oct 2022). The Metropolitan Police Service reported on 28 October 2022 that MO3 had led work on improving CLIO training and command-level usage, and that requirements for future capabilities were factored into an ongoing procurement process (Metropolitan Police Service response, Oct 2022). The record holds no update since the Metropolitan Police Service's response of October 2022 (Metropolitan Police Service response, Oct 2022).
AI-generated summary of the record on this page, checked by a second model and automatic checks, 26 Sep 2026. The record below is the sources' own words.
About this summary
This recommendation applies across many organisations. The record reflects central policy activity; adoption in individual organisations may vary.
Government response
MO3 has led work on improving CLIO training and usage at a command level. 36. Whilst CLIO is utilised nationally the MPS version of CLIO is available to MPS staff trained in its use who require to use the facility, with potential for interoperability should an outside force require it and be able to pass certain IT security aspects. CLIO has the ability to store and manage various bespoken operation types depending on the user requirements which have to be digitally built by a local system administrator. The SOCTAB “CLIO Build” is a bespoke operation type within the current MPS CLIO System built by the local system administrator. The SOCTAB operation is available to those MPS staff with roles associated to it and can be accessed by them, if required. The CLIO Foundation Course does not currently cover use of this element as it is a specific requirement for firearms deployments. MO19 has a number of trainers accredited by the software provider to develop and deliver this aspect. Specialist Crime have a number of “Train the Trainers” accredited by the software provider. The stakeholders working on the ongoing National D-DaCS project have factored the requirement to integrate these capabilities into an ongoing procurement process for any future interoperable system.
This recommendation is addressed within the response to recommendations 3, 4 and 5.
How this response relates to the recommendation
Site note: This is the College of Policing's letter of 27 October 2022, signed by Andy Walker, Head of Delivery, Uniformed Policing, College of Policing. The letter says it is "provided on behalf of the College and NPCC Armed Policing". The site files it under the College of Policing, whose words these are, including where the recommendation is addressed to the National Police Chiefs' Council.
Delivery
No statement on delivery from College of Policing has been found in the sources searched (last checked 2 October 2026). This is separate from the response above.
Responsible bodies
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Who has spoken
- Metropolitan Police Service
Response - College of Policing
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