DM-4 Response Accepted

Review HOLMES system resources

Recommendation

The HOLMES system is both an investigative tool and a quality assurance mechanism, but it requires significant resources if it is to be used properly. The Panel recommends that the Metropolitan Police conduct an investigation into the adequacy of resources for administering HOLMES in major crime investigations carried out by the Metropolitan Police.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
Government reports this recommendation as delivered. Status as of Government Response (June 2023): Completed.
Sources
Government response (2023-06-22): Accepted Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-response-to-the-daniel-morgan-report/government-response-to-the-report-of-the-daniel-morgan-independent-panel Text: The MPS has conducted a capacity and capability review of resources deployed to HOLMES, with consideration of national guidance. The review was concluded in January 2022 which concluded there is sufficient resourcing for the management for HOLMES. This is subject to an annual review to assess levels Progress update (2023-06-22): Completed Status as of Government Response (June 2023): Completed Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-response-to-the-daniel-morgan-report
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Jurisdiction
England
Section Reference
Volume 1
Response
Accepted
Accepted Metropolitan Police Service
22 Jun 2023

The MPS has conducted a capacity and capability review of resources deployed to HOLMES, with consideration of national guidance. The review was concluded in January 2022 which concluded there is sufficient resourcing for the management for HOLMES. This is subject to an annual review to assess levels of trained staff and resourcing.

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Confirmed Completed
31 Jan 2022
Metropolitan Police Service Other

The MPS conducted a capacity and capability review of HOLMES resources concluded January 2022. The review found sufficient resourcing for HOLMES management, subject to annual review of trained staff levels.

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HOLMES resourcing review completed January 2022.

MPS progress update, January 2022 View Source
Source
Inquiry Daniel Morgan Panel
Report The Report of the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel 15 Jun 2021
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Responsible Bodies
Metropolitan Police Service Primary
Themes & Tags
Police investigation management Staff training and development Holmes Resources Investigation
Recommendation age 5.0 yrs
Last formal update 1074 days ago